Clinical Psychologist 40 views

Section: Mental Health Services

Reports To: Clinical Psychologist

Responsible For: Provisional Psychologist

Job Description

Job Purpose:            

To identifies and diagnoses psychological, emotional and behavioral disorders among a wide range of clients. To develop and implement psychological treatment plan.

Key Outputs:

1. Client assessment and evaluation done
2. Psychological, behavioral and emotional disorders diagnosed
3. Personalized and group intervention/treatment and management plan developed and implemented
4. Client progress recorded, maintained and monitored
5. Human Resource functions including supervision of staff carried out
6. Reports compiled and submitted in a timely manner
7. Clients requiring further management referred appropriately

Key Functions:

1. Carrying out client assessments and interpretations based on a wide range of psychological tests.
2. Diagnosing psychological, behavioral and emotional disorders in accordance with diagnostic criteria
3. Developing and implementing treatment plans accordingly
4. Formulating and creating personalized interventions, treatments and management plans for a wide range of clients.
5. Providing and evaluating therapy to groups and individuals using various evidence-based modalities and tests.
6. Collaborating with other healthcare providers to evaluate medical and physical condition of clients.
7. Updating and storing of accurate program and client records, and all other pertinent documents appropriately.
8. Participating in clinical training, mentoring and supervising of other staff
9. Conducting research as per the department needs
10. Compiling and submitting reports in a timely manner
11. Implementing psychological standards guidelines and codes of conduct
12. Participating in court proceeding in relation to their clients’ demands as and when required by the criminal justice system
13. Participating in continuous professional development

Benefits

Salary Band: SB5

Job Requirements

Person Specifications

a) Qualifications

Must have a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.

b) Experience

Experience not required

c) Competences

1. Technical

• Planning, organizing and coordinating
• Guidance and counseling
• Records and Information management
• Information Technology
• Coaching and mentoring
• System-based practice

2. Behavioral

• Concern for quality and standards
• Ethics and integrity
• Self-control and Stress management
• Teamwork
• Keeping open a line of communication with care providers, patients and their family members
• Accountability
• Leadership
• Work independently with all stakeholders
• Work overtime as required
• Complying with professional standard and code of conduct

How To Apply

Interested candidates should Sign-up or login to apply now or Completed application forms should be returned to the Human Resource Management Section, Seychelles Hospital, Red Roof Building, Mont Fleuri or emailed to Handrina.Reginald@health.gov.sc

Closing date is 31st January 2025

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

Note:

In order to increase your chances of a successful selection, kindly ensure that your application is complete and that all relevant information such as your qualifications have been provided with your application.   Otherwise, the Employer reserves the right not to consider your application for selection.