Senior/Psychologist (Contract, Psychological Medicine REACH)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore seeks a Clinical Psychologist to improve mental health among children and adolescents. Responsibilities include clinical assessment, formulating care plans with community partners, and supporting educators. A relevant advanced degree and excellent communication skills are required. Experience with cognitive assessments is preferred.

Qualifications

• Masters or Doctorate in Clinical, Counseling, or Education Psychology.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Experience in cognitive and academic assessments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessment and psychological intervention to children and adolescents.
• Formulate care management plans in collaboration with community partners.
• Support educators to manage students with mental health conditions.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proficiency in spoken and written communication

Well-developed clinical assessment skills

Education

Masters/Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology

Masters/Doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology

Masters/Doctorate degree in Education Psychology

Job description

KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital – Bukit Merah

The Clinical Psychologist will provide clinical assessment and psychological intervention to improve the mental health of children and adolescents in schools. To formulate and develop care management plans for referred students in collaboration with community partners and also support Allied Educators in schools to manage students with mental health conditions. Be involved in developing a mental health network for children and adolescents in the community.

Job Requirements

• Masters/Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology or Education Psychology from a recognized university.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work independently in a multidisciplinary team, as well as with professionals from other organisations.
• Proficiency in Communication skills (spoken and written). Second Language (spoken) is preferred.
• Well developed clinical assessment and formulation skills.
• Experience in conducting cognitive and academic assessments preferred.
• Eligible for a valid registration, license or practising certificate with an established or recognised psychological professional body such as SRP, APA, APS or BPS.