Lead Psychologist

Responsibilities

Provide supervision to counselling/clinical and educational psychologists.Lead and manage clinical/counselling/educational psychology -related portfolios to strengthen and promote the effective delivery of psychological services of University Counselling Centre.Psychological assessment/testing and intervention for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or mental health conditionsProvide psychological critical incident managementWork collaboratively with various internal and external stakeholders to provide evidence-based support for students with SEN or mental health condition or co-morbid issues.Conduct training on a range of SEN/mental health conditions and evidence-based intervention strategies for staff.Provide strategic support to University Counselling Centre (UCC)/University Wellbeing Office (UWO) on well-being and mental health policies.Perform additional duties as required by the nature of the position or the UWO.

Requirements

Graduate qualification in counselling, clinical or educational psychology with experience in psychological testing/assessment and use of tools for clinical diagnosis and treatment planning.Full membership of a relevant professional body and knowledge of and adherence to professional standards and code of ethics and other relevant regulations.7-10 years of professional experience in a variety of treatment modals and working with clients with complex cases of risks and mental health disorders, including dual diagnosis preferred for Lead Counselling or Clinical Psychologists.7-10 years of professional psychometric testing for educational and behavioural issues for students with Special Educational Needs for Lead Educational Psychologists. 4-6 years of experience in providing clinical supervision to psychologists.Training and experience in psychological critical incident management is preferred.Knowledge and skills in using tools for clinical diagnosis and treatment planning is advantageous.Experience in working with young adults, preferable in a university setting, is desirable.Experience in working in a multi-disciplinary team and conducting Continual Professional Development training for staff is advantageous.Professional empathy and good interpersonal, communication and report writing skills.Leadership and organisational skills, including leading by example and garnering consensus.A good team player as well as being able to work independently.Aptitude in problem-solving and initiative.Proficient in IT skills.Hiring Institution: NTU

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