Job Title:  Locum Clinical Psychologist

Job Summary

• Provide assistance to patients to reduce distress and improve the psychological wellbeing of patients who may have variety of mental or physical health conditions.
• Work in partnership with patients in order to diagnose, assess and manage their conditions through a range of techniques including interviews, observation, and psychometric testing. Once assessed, to provide a treatment plan that may include counselling or therapy.

Principles Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ needs, abilities or behavior using a variety of methods, including psychometric tests, interviews and direct observation of their behavior.
• Devise, monitor and adapt appropriate treatment programmes, including therapy, counselling or advice, in collaboration with colleagues.
• Help patients define goals and plan actions to achieve personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment
• Monitor client progress through regular meetings or sessions.
• Working within a multi-disciplinary team (including doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech therapists) to help patient achieve their treatment goals.
• Provides consultation to other professions, encouraging a psychological approach in their work.
• Counsel and support carers.

Educational Requirements

• A minimum of an undergraduate degree in Psychology from an institute recognized by the Allied Health Professionals Council (AHPC) of Negara Brunei Darussalam is required.
• A postgraduate degree in Psychology from an institute recognized by the Allied Health Professionals Council (AHPC) of Negara Brunei Darussalam is desired.
• Training in Clinical Psychology for a formal qualification from an entity recognized by the Allied Health Professionals Council (AHPC) of Negara Brunei Darussalam

Professional Requirements

• A minimum of two (2) years of Clinical Training and experience is required.
• Clinical-related work experience prior to commencing postgraduate training (for example, by working as an assistant psychologist in a Clinical Psychology department) is desirable.