Psychologist

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Psychologist (Dept of Psychological Medicine)

Your responsibilities will cover the women and youth population in both the clinic and community settings. These responsibilities include:

• Conducting psychological and cognitive 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 psychological and cognitive assessments for children and adolescents in the community


• Providing individual and group therapy for children and adolescents with emotional and behavioural issues in the community


• Developing 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.


• Developing mental health education materials


• Designing and conducting teaching programmes such as in-service/public talks and workshops

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 a second language, to converse and liaise with non-english speaking associates


• 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