Senior / Psychologist (Health or Clinical), Paediatrics - Contract

Overview*

The Psychologist is required to provide an array psychological services to paediatric renal inpatients and outpatients within the Khoo Teck Puat – National University Children’s Medical Institute (KTP-NUCMI). There will be opportunities to work with children and teenagers (7-19 years old) within an inter-disciplinary team of medical and allied health professionals to support paediatric renal patients with their medical and/or mental health concerns.

Job Responsibilities*

Primary Responsibilities and Duties (80%)

• To develop and implement appropriate psychotherapy treatment for inpatients and outpatients.
• To contribute, as part of an inter-disciplinary team, in the overall care plan for the patient.
• As part of an inter-disciplinary tea, to facilitate transition to adult-care.
• To develop or improve on workflow for better patient care.
• For the Senior Psychologist, to initiate and implement new psychological programmes with guidance from the renal teams and Paediatric Psychology Head of Division.

Secondary Responsibilities and Duties (20%)

• To assist in the development of materials for teaching and training.
• Provide in-service training for department staff as needed.
• Assist senior team members in the provision of specialized teaching and supervision of interns.
• To contribute to team level operational tasks.
• To participate in research projects as a member of the research team, as appropriate.

Requirements*

• Master of Psychology, with specialization in Health or Clinical Psychology, from an accredited university.
• Registered or eligible for registration with a recognized psychological professional body.
• Fresh Master level graduates with relevant work/internship experience prior to/during Masters training (for Entry position) 
• For the position of Senior Psychologist, at least 5 years of relevant clinical experience.
• Applicants with clinical training in conducting assessments and/or providing psychotherapy to children and adolescent up to the age of 19.
• A team player who is motivated to provide a high standard of patient care and also able to work independently.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to speak a second language is preferred.