Principal / Senior / Psychologist

KK Women's & Children's Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore seeks an experienced Psychologist to provide clinical leadership. This senior role involves managing complex cases, integrating mental health services, and conducting training. Candidates must hold a relevant master's degree and have at least 6 years of clinical experience. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant clinical experience.
• Full registration with Singapore Register of Psychologists (SRP).
• Registration as full member with a recognized professional body.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex psychological cases and provide clinical supervision.
• Develop integrated psychological services in primary care settings.
• Conduct psychological education and skills training.
• Participate in research and quality improvement initiatives.
• Engage in service planning and development of new programmes.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Masters in Psychology (Clinical) or MPsychPhD or PhD/MA/MScPGDipClPs

Job description

We seek an experienced Psychologist to provide clinical leadership in SHP. This senior role offers an exceptional opportunity to shape and enhance mental healthcare delivery at the primary care level.

Role Overview

The Principal/Senior Psychologist will manage complex psychological cases, provide clinical supervision, and lead the integration of mental health services within primary care. This role involves working collaboratively with stakeholders to destigmatize mental health and enhance service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advanced psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions for complex cases
• Shape the future of mental healthcare by developing integrated psychological services in primary care settings, making quality mental health support more accessible to the community
• Conduct psychological education and skills training for patients and healthcare professionals
• Participate in research and quality improvement initiatives
• Contribute to interprofessional training programmes and staff development
• Engage in service planning and development of new programmes

Requirements

• Masters in Psychology (Clinical) or MPsychPhD or PhD/MA/MScPGDipClPs
• Minimum 6 years of relevant clinical experience
• Full registration with Singapore Register of Psychologists (SRP)
• Registration as full member with recognised professional body in country of training
• Strong leadership capabilities and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in programme development and implementation will be an added advantage