Defence Psychologist

22 hours ago

Singapore Ministry of Defence Singapore Full time

MINDEF

Permanent

Closing in 1 day(s)

What the role is

You are the psychological health consultant to the Division/Formation/Command you are affiliated to.

What you will be working on

  • Develop overall psychological health strategy and workplan for your affiliated Division/Formation/Command
  • Engage commanders/supervisors to understand their needs and organisational context
  • Plan well-being initiatives (e.g., Division/Formation/Command and unit well-being days) and organise activities, talks, and visits
  • Monitor well-being status and present findings at key forums
  • Work with commanders/supervisors to develop interventions when necessary
  • Provide one-on-one support to service personnel (e.g., interviews, counselling, life skills training)
  • Partner with commanders/supervisors to resolve workplace adjustment issues
  • Advise on deployment options and management plans
  • Train commanders/supervisors on managing psychological health challenges in the workplace
    Challenge(s)
  • Reducing stigma around mental health in a military context
  • Shaping a psychologically healthy culture in the Division/Formation/Command
  • Encouraging service personnel to seek help when in distress
  • Keeping abreast of the latest developments in the field of psychological health
  • Managing personal mental well-being while dealing with potentially emotionally draining casework

What we are looking for

  • Education in Psychology
  • Knowledge of national-level psychological and social services policies and resources is preferred
  • Aptitude for applied psychological research
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Member of the Singapore Psychological Society is preferred
    Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About MINDEF

The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor.
The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers myriad opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF's mission and ensure Singapore's security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence complement each other to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.

About your application process

This job is closing in 1 day(s).

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and for other roles within MINDEF or the wider Public Service.

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