Locum Clinical Psychologist (Contract, Psychological Medicine)

You will be a part of a multi-disciplinary team in the department providing care to children, adolescents and women in the hospital outpatient setting. The job responsibilities include:

• Conducting intake psychological assessments for women patients
• Providing individual and group therapy for women with psychological and emotional problems, particularly in relation to childbearing, motherhood and women's health issues
• Conducting intake psychological assessments for children and adolescent patients presenting with behavioural and emotional issues
• Providing individual and group therapy for children and adolescents with behavioural and emotional issues
• Developing care management plans for patients in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team and community partners
• Developing mental-health education materials
• Designing and conducting teaching programmes such as in-service/public talks and workshops
• Participating in adhoc mental health related projects in the hospital and community

Job requirements

• Masters/Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from an established university 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work independently in a multi-disciplinary team, as well as with professionals from other organisations
• Proficient in a second language
• Well-developed clinical assessment and formulation skills
• Experience in conducting cognitive 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
• Remuneration will commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and relevant work experience