What The Role Is
You are responsible for leading psychological care services and developing programmes to maintain and enhance the psychological well-being of MINDEF/SAF servicemen, ensuring optimal deployment and psychological readiness of personnel.
What You Will Be Working On
- Monitor and conduct periodic interviews, including basic counselling and management plans, to support servicemen requiring professional mental health assistance
- Advise and train commanders and supervisors on managing psychological health challenges in the workplace
- Influence policy decisions related to psychological health at the unit level
- Provide one-to-one mental health support and intervention for personnel experiencing mental health difficulties
- Supervise and professionally develop junior psychologists under your charge
Challenge(s)
- Encouraging servicemen to step forward when experiencing psychological distress and creating a supportive environment for help-seeking behaviour
- Keeping abreast of the latest developments in clinical and counselling psychology whilst maintaining your own mental well-being in emotionally demanding cases
What We Are Looking For
- Education in Clinical or Counselling Psychology, preferably a Postgraduate Degree
- At least 6 years of relevant experience in clinical or counselling psychology practice
- Knowledge of national-level psychological and social services policies and resources is preferred
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Independent and innovative thinking capabilities
- Passion for growing the practice of psychology within MINDEF/SAF
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.