Clinical Psychologist (Children & Adolescents)

The Clinical Psychologist will work collaboratively with General Practitioners and other healthcare professionals within the organization to assess, diagnose, and provide evidence-based psychological treatment and support for children and adolescents experiencing a range of psychological, emotional, behavioural, developmental and learning-related conditions.

The role focuses on delivering comprehensive psychological assessments, developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, providing therapeutic interventions, and supporting the overall psychological and emotional wellbeing of children and adolescents. The Clinical Psychologist will also work closely with parents, caregivers and families to support the child's development and treatment outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments of children and adolescents, including clinical interviews, behavioural observations, developmental assessments, psychological testing and formal/informal assessments.
• Assess, diagnose and evaluate psychological, emotional, behavioural, developmental and learning-related conditions in children and adolescents, including ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), anxiety disorders and other childhood developmental or behavioural conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans and therapeutic interventions based on each child's or adolescent's needs.
• Provide individual psychological therapy and age-appropriate therapeutic interventions for children and adolescents.
• Provide ongoing psychological support, monitoring and counselling for children and adolescents experiencing emotional and psychological difficulties, including mood, anxiety and behavioural-related concerns.
• Conduct psychological evaluations and prepare comprehensive psychometric and assessment reports.
• Select and implement appropriate psychological treatment approaches, determining the frequency, intensity and duration of therapy according to clinical needs.
• Monitor patient progress and review or modify treatment plans accordingly.
• Engage and work collaboratively with parents, caregivers and family members to provide guidance, counselling and appropriate strategies to support the child's psychological wellbeing and development.
• Provide crisis intervention and appropriate psychological support in situations requiring immediate attention.
• Maintain timely, accurate and high-quality clinical documentation in accordance with organizational policies, professional standards and confidentiality requirements.
• Work collaboratively with General Practitioners, paediatricians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Assist in implementing clinical workflows, best practices, quality improvement initiatives and timely case management.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of psychological aspects of Lifestyle Medicine and holistic wellness services for children and adolescents.
• Participate in educational programmes, medical governance meetings, talks and workshops as required.
• Develop and prepare psychological wellbeing-related educational and training materials for parents, caregivers, schools, social media and community outreach platforms.

About you

• Master's degree in Clinical Psychology with relevant practical training.
• At least 5 years of relevant clinical experience working with children and adolescents in a hospital, clinical or private practice setting.
• Demonstrated clinical experience in assessing and managing children and adolescents with developmental, behavioural, emotional and learning-related difficulties, including ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and anxiety-related conditions.
• Experience in conducting psychological assessments, developing individualized treatment plans and providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions for children and adolescents.
• Experience working with parents, caregivers and families to support children's psychological wellbeing and developmental needs.
• Fully registered and/or eligible for registration with recognized professional psychological bodies, such as the Singapore Psychological Society.
• Strong analytical, clinical assessment and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and counselling skills, particularly when engaging children, adolescents and their families.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-cultural settings.
• Embraces innovation in psychological healthcare and clinical practice.
• Ability to maintain accurate, timely and high-quality clinical documentation.
• Proficient in MS Office and clinic patient management systems.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.