Clinical Psychologist

Statement of Purpose

To lead and deliver psychological services in Khoo Teak Puat Hospital and YH campus

Major Duties And Responsibilities

SPECIFIC (80%)

• To provide individual and/or group psychotherapy for inpatients and outpatients (e.g. cognitive behaviour therapy, supportive therapy, relaxation therapy, stress management).
• To provide psychometric assessments (e.g. IQ, neuropsychological, dementia).
• To attend to complex inpatients or outpatients, as well as medico-legal and forensic cases.
• To handle direct referrals from other medical professionals, police and the courts.
• To assist in developing the hospital’s peer support program for staff and/or corporate clients and deliver talks and workshops on stress management and mental health.
• To lead and provide supervision to Masters in Clinical Psychology students and junior psychologists.

GENERAL (20%)

• Involvement in support groups (e.g. weight management support group) and/or provide input for relevant hospital programmes.
• To conduct or be involved in research independently or in collaboration with other specialists.
• To conduct teaching and training in psychology or related subjects to mental health or other professionals and/or psychology students.
• To undertake any special duties as assigned by CEO, CMB, COO, HOD and supervisor.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Masters in Clinical Psychology with at least 5-10 years of relevant working experience
• Preferably holding or eligible for a valid registration, license or practising certificate with an established or recognised psychological professional body such as APA, APS or BPS.

Yishun Health is a network of medical institutions and health facilities in the north of Singapore, under the National Healthcare Group. It comprises Admiralty Medical Centre, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital and Yishun Community Hospital.