Sr Clinical Psychologist

Family Group: Allied Health

NHG HEALTH

KHOO TECK PUAT HOSPITAL

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE

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Senior Clinical Psychologist

JOB

CLASSIFICATION

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Exempt

DEPARTMENT/SECTION

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Dept of Psychology

JOB GRADE

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AH13-AH14 (Band 3B)

APPROVED BY

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HOD Psychology

EFFECTIVE DATE

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1 March 2010

REVISION DATE

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1 December 2025

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

To deliver comprehensive psychological services including individual and group psychotherapy, psychometric assessments, and specialized interventions for patients with moderate to complex presentations within a multidisciplinary healthcare setting. The Senior Clinical Psychologist provides clinical leadership, supervision, and contributes to service development while demonstrating intermediate to advanced level clinical competencies and professional autonomy.

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 for staff and/or corporate clients and deliver talks and workshops on stress management and mental health

Assist in supervision to junior psychologists, providing clinical guidance and professional development support

Coach/supervise/train new and existing staff (JG12 and below) and/or AHP students as clinical educator or mentor

Conduct health profession education/training to intra/inter-department colleagues

Speak (by invitation/nomination) at local conferences/seminars/scientific meetings

Plan and organize education activities (i.e. department CE, HPE training, patient education events) at intra-department level

Research & Innovation

Demonstrate ability to critically evaluate research/innovation (novel/emerging practices) and translate to practice at intra-department level

Use literature to modify/develop evidence-based practice/guidelines

Assist in the design and implementation of research/innovation projects (i.e. literature review, study protocol, grant writing, data collection/analysis, manuscript)

Present research/innovation at local conferences

Leadership & Management

Manage services and resources to achieve department/institution strategic goals and outcome targets

Plan/develop/review/improve/implement service/program/project to meet department/institution priorities and population health needs with guidance

Co-lead inter-professional/inter-department workgroups/teams to deliver/improve/transform service and care to meet current and emerging needs

Engage inter-professions/stakeholders in decision making and provide feedback

Engage support staff to manage/coach performance and professional development

(B) GENERAL (20%)

Involvement in hospital clinical services and/or provide input for relevant hospital programmes

Participate in research in collaboration with other specialists to advance psychological practice

Conduct talks and lectures in psychology or related subjects to mental health professionals and/or psychology students

Demonstrate professional behavior including respect for patient privacy, confidentiality, and professional integrity

Practice within limits of competence, making appropriate referrals and maintaining accurate record keeping

Adapt practice to local culture, multiracial/multilingual population, and healthcare system requirements

Actively participate in hospital and department initiatives and activities

Undertake any special duties as assigned by CEO, CMB, COO, HOD and supervisor

Adhere to policies and procedures of the Hospital and Department

Embrace continuous improvements by improving and refining work performance on a daily basis

ORGANISATION RELATIONSHIP

(SUPERVISOR’S SUPERIOR)

HOD Psychology

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(SUPERVISOR)

Principal Clinical Psychologist

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(JOB HOLDER)

Senior Clinical Psychologist

JOB REQUIREMENTS

(A) EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from recognized institution

At least 3-4 years of relevant clinical psychology experience in 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 such as APA, APS or BPS.

Commitment to maintain continuing professional development requirements

(C) PERSONAL ATTRIBUTE

Advanced clinical assessment and therapeutic intervention skills appropriate for Band 3B level

Strong supervision and mentoring capabilities for junior staff and students

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for diverse patient populations and professional contexts

Demonstrated leadership abilities and capacity to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams

Proven commitment to evidence-based practice and professional development

Cultural sensitivity and adaptability to multiracial/multilingual healthcare environment

Professional integrity and adherence to ethical standards in psychological practice

Ability to handle complex clinical cases and medico-legal responsibilities with appropriate professional judgment

ABNORMAL PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITION

Nil.