Senior / Clinical Psychologist (PTSS, Contract)

KK Women's & Children's Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a Psychologist to deliver psychological support for women, children, and families affected by trauma. The role involves both hospital-based assessments and community project work. Candidates should have a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology and possess strong interpersonal and report writing skills. This position allows for professional growth and supervision in trauma work.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications to obtain registration as a full member with a recognised professional body.
• Relevant clinical and supervision experience.
• Desirable experience in child and/or trauma work.

Responsibilities

• Provide psycho-emotional assessments and interventions for trauma-related concerns.
• Conduct talks and training in child trauma support.
• Offer clinical training and professional supervision.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Interpersonal skills

Psychological report writing

Education

Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Overview

The KKH Psychosocial Trauma Support Service (PTSS) provides psychological and emotional support to help women, children and their families recover from traumatic experiences. PTSS operates both hospital-based clinical work at KKH and community project work to enhance Singapore's capacity to provide post-crisis/trauma psycho-emotional support and interventions.

Responsibilities

• Hospital-based work: Specialized psycho-emotional assessments and interventions for women, children and families with trauma-related concerns in inpatient and/or outpatient settings.
• Community-based project work: Conducting talks and training in the area of child trauma and support, and collaborating with the community to improve preparedness to respond to crises and traumas for children and families.
• Clinical training and professional supervision will be provided to develop growth and expertise in trauma work.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology from a recognised university
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written), effective interpersonal skills, and good psychological report writing skills
• Possess relevant qualifications to obtain registration as a full member with a recognised professional body (e.g., Singapore Psychological Society, Australian Psychological Society, etc.)
• Relevant clinical and supervision experience
• Past clinical experience in child and/or trauma work is desirable but not a prerequisite to be eligible for this position
• For Senior Psychologist position: at least 4 years of relevant clinical experience in providing clinical supervision is desirable

Additional Information

If you have an interest in trauma work and share our passion for making a meaningful impact on our clients, their families and the community, we invite you to be part of our multi-disciplinary team.

Application is ongoing. We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.