Assistant Psychologist

Description

• Responsible for providing the highest-level quality of psychological services to patients and their families under the supervision of senior Department of Psychiatry/Psychology staff.
• Assists the Senior Psychologists in all aspects of the clinical psychology services in order to gain the experience required to perform his/her duties.
• Functions as part of the interdisciplinary team within the Department of Psychiatry/Psychology and the multidisciplinary Rehabilitation Team responsible for inpatient care of patients.

• Education
  • Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from an accredited university program
  • Pre- graduate training in clinical psychology in hospital setting for at least 1 academic semester.
• Experience
  • Minimum of 1 year post graduate experience in a hospital setting.
• Skills and knowledge
  • Basic knowledge of clinical psychology theory, and experience in administration of psychological and neuropsychological tests, clinical interviewing, and diagnostic evaluation.
  • Motivated to learn and further develop theoretical knowledge and clinical skills in clinical psychology.
  • Knowledge of English language (writing/ speaking) is essential.
  • Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
• Others
  • Expected to enroll in a postgraduate Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology or
  • Rehabilitation Psychology in a recognized university program approved by the hospital within 4 years of his/her employment at the hospital and must complete this degree within the required years as specified.
  • Must be a UK or US Educated