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Post Title: Psychologist

Section: Treatment, Rehabilitation & Reintegration / Harm Reduction (depending on deployment)

Reports To: Programme Manager / Unit Head

Responsible For: Provisional Psychologist(s), Psychology Interns (where applicable)

Job Description

Job Purpose:

To provide professional psychological assessment, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and recovery support services to individuals affected by substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions, ensuring evidence-based, client-centred interventions that promote recovery, resilience and reintegration.

The Psychologist is responsible for undertaking comprehensive psychological assessments, developing and implementing individualised treatment plans, providing therapeutic interventions, contributing to multidisciplinary case management, and supporting prevention, rehabilitation and harm reduction programmes in line with APDAR’s mandate.

The post holder is also responsible for providing professional supervision, mentoring and performance support to Provisional Psychologists, ensuring compliance with professional standards, ethical practice and continuous professional development.

Key Outputs:

• Comprehensive psychological assessments completed and documented.
• Psychological formulations, diagnoses and treatment plans developed and implemented.
• Individual, family and group therapeutic interventions delivered effectively.
• Clients supported throughout treatment, rehabilitation and reintegration processes.
• Psychological records maintained accurately and confidentially.
• Provisional Psychologists supervised, mentored and supported.
• Multidisciplinary case management and referrals coordinated effectively.
• Clinical reports and court reports prepared and submitted within required timelines.
• Psychological services delivered in accordance with professional standards, legislation and APDAR policies.
• Contribution made towards programme development, research, monitoring and evaluation.

Key Functions

1. Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments using appropriate clinical interviews, psychometric assessments and evidence-based psychological tools.
2. Assess, diagnose and formulate psychological, behavioural and emotional disorders, including substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions, in accordance with recognised diagnostic standards.
3. Develop, implement, review and evaluate individualised psychological treatment, rehabilitation and recovery plans.
4. Provide evidence-based psychological interventions including individual, family and group therapy using appropriate therapeutic approaches.
5. Support clients throughout treatment, rehabilitation, relapse prevention and community reintegration.
6. Participate actively in multidisciplinary case conferences and contribute to integrated case management and care planning.
7. Provide psychological consultation and advice to other APDAR professionals and partner agencies.
8. Identify clients requiring specialised psychiatric, medical or social interventions and facilitate appropriate referrals.
9. Maintain accurate, confidential and timely clinical documentation, case notes, treatment plans and psychological reports.
10. Prepare court reports, professional opinions and appear in court when required within the scope of professional practice.
11. Provide clinical supervision, mentoring and professional guidance to Provisional Psychologists, interns and psychology trainees in accordance with professional standards.
12. Monitor the quality of psychological services provided by Provisional Psychologists and support their professional development towards registration requirements.
13. Participate in programme planning, service development and implementation of evidence-based psychological interventions across prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and harm reduction programmes.
14. Conduct psychological education sessions for clients, families, staff and community groups.
15. Participate in research, programme monitoring, evaluation, audits and quality improvement initiatives.
16. Contribute to the development, review and implementation of clinical guidelines, SOPs, protocols and psychological practice standards.
17. Ensure compliance with ethical standards, professional codes of conduct, confidentiality requirements and relevant legislation.
18. Participate in emergency psychological interventions, crisis response and critical incident management where required.
19. Participate in continuous professional development, clinical supervision and mandatory organisational training.
20. Perform any other duties consistent with the position as assigned by Management.

Benefits

Salary Band: B5 Step 11

Job Requirements

Person Specification

• Qualification
  • Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology or equivalent recognised postgraduate qualification in Psychology from a recognised institution.
  • Registration or eligibility for registration with the relevant professional regulatory authority.
  • Valid practising licence where applicable.
• Experience
  • Experience in clinical psychology, mental health or substance use services would be an advantage.
  • Experience in supervising provisional psychologists or psychology trainees would be an advantage.

Competences

• Technical
  • Psychological assessment and diagnosis
  • Psychological testing and interpretation
  • Evidence-based therapeutic interventions
  • Substance use assessment and treatment
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Crisis intervention and suicide risk assessment
  • Case management and multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Clinical supervision and mentoring
  • Report writing and documentation
  • Research, monitoring and evaluation
  • Planning, organising and coordinating services
  • Records and information management
  • Information Technology
• Behavioural
  • Professional ethics and integrity
  • Client-centred approach
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Leadership and supervision
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Accountability
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Decision-making and problem-solving
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Emotional resilience and stress management
  • Respect for diversity and confidentiality
  • Commitment to quality improvement
  • Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams
  • Flexibility to work outside normal working hours when required
  • Compliance with professional standards, legislation and APDAR policies

How To Apply

Interested candidates should Sign-up or login to apply now or candidates are invited to submit a completed Employment Application Form, curriculum vitae, and certificates to APDAR, Ex-CID Building, Mont Fleuri, or via email to [email protected]

The closing date for applications is 14 July 2026.

Download Application Form Here

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.