Psychologist

SingHealth Polyclinics; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Singapore is seeking a psychologist to promote access to psychological care and enhance services in primary care. You will conduct screenings, develop assessments, and work collaboratively with healthcare teams while designing workshops to foster mental wellness. Strong interpersonal skills are essential, along with a relevant master's degree and the potential for SPS registration.

Qualifications

• Registered or eligible for registration with the Singapore Psychological Society (SPS).
• Minimum 2 years of work experience in a related setting is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screening using GAD-7, PHQ9 and other psychological questionnaires.
• Formulate psychological assessments and select therapeutic interventions.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions with appropriate measurements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Design and conduct mental health workshops.
• Support staff training in Peer Support programs.
• Participate in QI or research projects.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Report writing skills

Teamwork

Independent work capability

Education

Master of Clinical or Counselling Psychology

DPsych

Job description

SingHealth Polyclinics, a leader in family medicine, provides seamless, patient-centred and preventive healthcare that is affordable and accessible to all. SingHealth Polyclinics' network of polyclinics provides primary healthcare services to the community. It plays an integral role in promoting a healthy lifestyle within the community and empowering families with the knowledge of common health issues, care and treatment options. SingHealth Polyclinics is a member of Singapore Health Services (SingHealth) - a public healthcare cluster which also manages three hospitals and five specialty centres.

Job Description

We are looking for psychologist who is interested in promoting equitable access to psychological care and building the psychology services in primary care.

The incumbent will work collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders to provide psychological care using evident based practice that empower individuals to achieve optimal mental health and wellbeing. He/She will have opportunity to work on de-stigmatizing mental health and create a safe environment where individuals feel empowered to seek help. He/She will have opportunities to design and conduct related workshops/training program that enhances resilience of individuals and building of a caring culture in SHP.

The psychologist is expected to:

• Conduct screening by using validated tools like GAD-7, PHQ9 and other mental health questionnaires
• Apply theoretical and professional knowledge to formulate good psychological assessment and select appropriate therapeutic interventions to work with individuals in optimizing their mental health.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions using appropriate outcome measurements
• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals comprising doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals
• Design and conduct mental health related workshops/talks
• Support the SHP Staff Support program in providing appropriate training to staff and Peer Supporters
• Participate in QI or research projects

Requirements

• Master of Clinical or Counselling Psychology or other relevant MPsych (MA/MSc), DPsych
• Minimum 2 years of work experience in a related setting is an added advantage but not a must
• Good team player as well as able to work independently
• High level of interpersonal, communication and report writing skills
• The candidate should be registered or eligible for registration with the Singapore Psychological Society (SPS) as a Registered Psychologist