Senior Clinical Psychologist
Job Summary
The Senior Clinical Psychologist delivers comprehensive psychological services including individual and group psychotherapy, psychometric assessments, and specialized interventions for patients with complex presentations. This role provides clinical leadership, supervision, and contributes to service development within a multidisciplinary healthcare setting. The position requires advanced clinical competencies, professional autonomy, and a commitment to evidence-based practice.
Responsibilities
- Deliver individual and group psychotherapy for moderate to complex cases.
- Conduct comprehensive psychometric assessments and clinical evaluations.
- Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to junior staff and students.
- Lead service improvement projects and contribute to clinical research.
Required Skills
- Master's degree in Clinical Psychology.
- 3-4 years of relevant clinical healthcare experience.
- Advanced assessment and therapeutic intervention skills.
- Strong clinical leadership and supervisory capabilities.
Job Details
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(A) SPECIFIC (80%)
- Clinical: Provide individual and/or group psychotherapy for inpatients and outpatients (e.g. cognitive-behaviour therapy, stress management, mindfulness) for moderate to complex cases.
- Conduct comprehensive psychometric assessments (e.g. IQ, neuropsychological, dementia assessments) with advanced interpretation and clinical recommendations.
- Attend to routine medico-legal and forensic cases with appropriate documentation and expert opinion.
- Maintain consistent standards of care including clinical and service delivery for complex cases.
- Participate actively in team/department clinical practice improvement or quality improvement activities/projects.
- Ensure maintenance/improvement of safe and effective care and clinical competency outcomes.
- Contribute to care effectiveness through comprehensive documentation and outcome monitoring.
- Education: Assist in the hospital's peer support program, deliver talks on mental health, provide clinical supervision to junior staff/students, and conduct health profession education.
- Research & Innovation: Evaluate emerging practices, develop evidence-based guidelines, assist in research design/implementation, and present findings at local conferences.
- Leadership & Management: Manage services to achieve strategic goals, co-lead inter-professional workgroups, and engage stakeholders in decision-making.
(B) GENERAL (20%)
- Participate in research, conduct lectures, and maintain professional integrity and patient privacy.
- Practice within limits of competence and maintain accurate records.
- Adapt practice to local cultural requirements.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
(A) EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
- Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from a recognized institution.
- At least 3-4 years of relevant clinical psychology experience in a healthcare setting.
- Demonstrated competency in psychological assessment and therapeutic interventions.
(B) PROFESSIONAL LICENCE
- Preferably holding or eligible for a valid registration, license or practicing certificate with an established or recognized psychological professional body (e.g., APA, APS, BPS).
- Commitment to maintain continuing professional development requirements.
(C) PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Advanced clinical assessment and therapeutic intervention skills.
- Strong supervision and mentoring capabilities for junior staff and students.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for diverse patient populations.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and capacity to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.