Senior Defence Psychologist (Psychological Health)

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Singapore seeks an experienced psychologist to lead psychological care for servicemen. Responsibilities include counselling, program development, and advising on mental health challenges. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in psychology and extensive experience in the field.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of national-level psychological and social services policies.
• Passion for growing the practice of psychology within MINDEF/SAF.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide psychological care to servicemen.
• Develop and implement programmes for psychological well-being.
• Advise and train commanders on managing psychological health challenges.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Independent and innovative thinking

Ability to interact professionally with external agencies

Education

Education in Psychology

Job description

What the role is:

You lead and provide psychological care, as well as develop and implement programmes to maintain and enhance the psychological well-being of MINDEF/SAF servicemen.

What you will be working on:

- Monitor and conduct periodic interviews, including basic counselling and management plans- Support servicemen requiring professional mental health support- Ensure optimal deployment, support, and management of servicemen to maintain psychological readiness- Advise and train commanders and supervisors on managing psychological health challenges in the workplace- Influence policy decisions related to psychological health at the unit level- Work with personnel on a one-to-one basis- Professionally develop junior psychologists under your chargeChallenge(s)- Encouraging servicemen to seek help when in distress- Keeping abreast of the latest developments in the field of psychological health- Maintaining personal mental well-being while dealing with potentially emotionally draining cases

What we are looking for:

- Education in Psychology- At least 6 years of relevant experience- Knowledge of national-level psychological and social services policies and resources is preferred- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills- Ability to interact professionally with external agencies- Independent and innovative thinking- Passion for growing the practice of psychology within MINDEF/SAFOnly shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About MINDEF

The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor.The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers myriad opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF’s mission and ensure Singapore's security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence complement each other to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.