Associate Psychologist/ Clinical Psychologist (Developmental Psychiatry)

Institution: Institute of Mental Health

Family Group: Allied Health

Job Description:

At the Department of Developmental Psychiatry, you are expected to work in a multidisciplinary team, and work with young persons presenting with mental health concerns. The department is moving towards a scientist-practitioner ethos, and your work will interface the clinical and research components of mental health.

Job Responsibilities:

You will be expected:

To have knowledge and theoretical background in working with young persons presenting with mental health issues
To conduct research procedures and develop research projects that aim to improve the mental health of young persons, including clinical programs and trials
To learn to conduct psychological assessments, including the interpretation and formulation of intervention plans, and write reports for clinical application
To be involved in developing and conducting clinical or preventative mental health programs
To participate in other activities that is necessary for supporting young persons’ mental health, including but not limited to implementation of intervention strategies, monitoring of outcomes, providing support to parents/caregivers or other executive duties.

In addition, for the clinical psychologist role, you will be expected:

To supervise junior psychologists in the team
To conduct mental health assessment and triaging of cases independently
Conduct training workshops

Requirements:

Bachelor of Psychology (Upper Honours) in Psychology (Associate Psychologist role) or at least Master of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (Clinical Psychologist role) from an established university.
Preferably with relevant working experience.
Experience working with children, adolescents or young persons is desirable.
Good interpersonal, social and communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary team.

Remuneration will commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and relevant work experience.

About IMH:

The Institute of Mental Health (IMH) in Singapore, established in 1928, is a premier 2,000-bed psychiatric hospital nestled in Buangkok Green Medical Park, providing comprehensive mental health services across 50 inpatient wards and 7 outpatient clinics, while also playing a pivotal role in training the next generation of mental health professionals through the NHG-AHPL Residency Programme and collaborations with local academic institutions.