Clinical Psychologist (Adult Neurodevelopmental Service)

Institution: Institute of Mental Health

Family Group: Allied Health

As a premier healthcare provider, the Institute of Mental Health is Singapore’s only tertiary psychiatric hospital that offers multi-faceted psychiatric treatment services. Our dedicated team of clinicians, allied health professionals, nurses and support staff work together in a unique and caring environment to ensure the mental well-being of the people of Singapore.

As part of our move to transform the mental healthcare system in Singapore, we seek passionate and innovative people to provide quality care and contribute to our evolving community-based network of support services. IMH is committed to help you achieve your potential in your career – join us now to be part of the team that will shape mental health for the nation!

We require the Senior/ Clinical Psychologist to perform the following responsibilities:

Clinical Psychologist (ANDS - Adult Neurodevelopmental Service)

As a member of a multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals, you will provide psychological services for inpatients, outpatients and the community within the Adult Neurodevelopmental service (ANDs). Where needed, your responsibilities include working on special community projects that involve providing clinical consultancy and training.

You will be passionate about improving outcomes for adults with Mental Illness and Intellectual Disability and/or neurodevelopmental disorders through the employment of evidence based interventions. You will be able to work both independently and collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team members within Adult Neurodevelopmental service and within IMH, and incorporating a transdisciplinary approach.

You will be expected:

To have knowledge and theoretical background in working with challenging behaviors in the special needs population
To assess behavioural problems and conduct behavioural interventions with patients presenting with behavioural problems
To work closely with adults with mental health illness, behaviour problems, and /or intellectual disability, and/or adults with autistic spectrum disorder.
To be a team player, working closely within a multidisciplinary team with an transdisciplinary approach, in a co-operative and collaborative manner.
To assess suitability and to conduct psychotherapies at the inpatient, outpatient and community settings
To conduct psychometric tests and write reports for the purpose of clinical intervention and application.
To contribute to mental health promotion programmes and psychological duties within the institute’s and department’s framework.
To conduct teaching and training duties to colleagues from other disciplines within the multidisciplinary team and hospital
To prepare training materials and deliver training to community partners in areas of behavioural intervention, and psychological interventions
To provide clinical consultancy to community partners on client cases, in the aspects of clinical and behavioural assessment, as well as intervention and management plans
To be readily deployed in other areas of work within the ANDS psychology team based on service needs and requirement

Requirements / Personal Attributes:

Candidate must possess at least a Master of Psychology in Clinical Psychology from an established university.
Preferably with 2 to 3 years of relevant working experience. However, fresh graduates with Master of Psychology in Clinical Psychology are encouraged to apply.
For the Senior Clinical Psychologist, preferably with 5 to 8 years of working experience
Previous experience in working with adults with intellectual disability, with mental illness and/or neurodevelopmental disorder
Experience working with children, adolescents or adults with intellectual disability and autistic spectrum disorder is desirable.
Good interpersonal, social and communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary team.
Takes initiatives in working, responsible, open to feedback, receptive to changes, flexible and has a positive learning attitude
Empathize, possess interest and positive working approach with the special needs population (i.e. neurodevelopmental disorders, cognitive and physical disabilities) experiencing difficulties in their lives
Must possess positive working attitude and works well with team members
An ability to be self-motivated, adapt to changing service needs, multi-task and is committed.

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