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1. Principal Therapists

The Challenges

Your responsibilities include providing expertise to develop, manage and run various counseling programs and services in the Addiction Medicine Department. These can include both inpatient and outpatient programs. You will also be the resource person for matters involving addiction patient care. This will include reviewing addiction counseling practices and setting the standards of high quality care provided by addiction counselors in regard to individual counseling and group therapy. You will be expected to drive and maintain high quality patient care through your supervision. Teaching and training on addiction topics for both internal and external professional staff will also be an important component of your work.

You will work within a multi-disciplinary setting, and will be required to communicate and consult with physicians, nurses and allied health professionals. The successful candidate is further required to deliver public information and education presentations as well as assist the department in evaluating and improving patient services .

The Requirements

Masters degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or Nursing with at least 10 years of experience in designing and implementing services and programs in addiction.
A respected expert in the field of Addictions, especially gambling addiction, with widespread experience in training, supervision and consultation.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

2. Physiotherapist

The Challenges

You will be responsible for providing physiotherapy assessment and treatment to Psycho-geriatric patients. You are expected to prepare treatment schedules and document patients’ progress and reports.

You will also maintain statistical information for the department and give talks on physiotherapy.

The Requirements

Diploma, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physiotherapy is preferred
1-2 years’ experience as a Physiotherapist
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

3. Psychologist (COPES)

The Challenges

As part of the Children’s One-Stop Psycho-Educational Services (COPES) team, you will:

Collaboratively participate in the multi-disciplinary assessment process of children referred to COPES
Administer psychological and academic assessments
Share assessment findings with multi-disciplinary team, parents, school and external agencies where necessary
Review new cases referred to COPES
Carry out individual and group study skills intervention for children with LDs and behavioral/emotional issues.
Provide individual and group therapy for children and adolescents on key social skills.
Conduct workshops or information sessions for parents and other professionals
Participate in the collaborative production of research-based journal articles and products relating to COPES

The Requirements

Post-graduate professional degree in Psychology from an established university and preferably have 2 to 3 years of relevant working experience
Good interpersonal skills and work well in a multidisciplinary team

4. Senior / Locum / Pharmacists

Positions Available:

Outpatient Pharmacists
Ward-based Clinical Pharmacists

The Challenges

We are looking for dedicated, enthusiastic and self-motivated pharmacists with good communication skills to provide patient-centred services to the different sub-specialties of psychiatry and mental health.

Outpatient Setting

You will

provide professional and clinical services to outpatients and retail customers
check inpatient orders
provide medication education and counseling
provide drug information services
conduct training and education sessions for staff
run smoking cessation clinic
supervise a team of Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants

Ward Setting

You will

provide professional and clinical services to inpatients
attend ward rounds to contribute to patients’ drug therapy management and answer drug queries
provide pharmaceutical care services
attend and participate in journal clubs
provide patient education/ pre-discharge & discharge medication counselling
conduct training and education sessions for staff
perform drug evaluation
participate in clinical research

The Requirements

Degree in Pharmacy that is registrable in Singapore
Good organisational and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently

Registered pharmacists with no hospital working experience or fresh graduates are invited to apply.

5. Senior / Pharmacy Technicians

The Challenges

You will be involved in providing a broad range of pharmacy services including medication dispensing services, patient counselling, accuracy checking, ward based technician services and inventory management.

The Requirements

Qualified Pharmacy Technician with hospital/polyclinic experience
Good organisational and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to prioritise and organize a busy workload

6. Speech Language Therapist

The Challenges

You will provide speech, language and voice therapy to pediatric patients with language and developmental disorders in a multi-disciplinary environment. Your work scope includes development and implementation of intervention programmes for children of school going age. You will work closely with psychologists and psychiatrists.

The Requirements

Degree in Speech Language Therapy and membership to a relevant professional organization
Relevant pediatrics experience
Strong interest in language therapy and enjoy working with children
Experience with visual supports, picture exchange communication and structured teaching is preferred
Experience in working with children diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorders will be an advantage.
Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

7. Senior / Psychologist

The Challenges

You will provide clinical psychological services for both inpatients and outpatients within the psychiatric services as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. The services would include psychometric assessment, as well as individual and group therapy. You will also contribute to mental health promotion programmes and psychological duties within the institute’s framework. You will also have the opportunity to participate in or conduct research.

As a psychologist in the Aged Psychiatry Community Assessment & Treatment Service (APCATS), you will also be expected to:

conduct home visits
establish rapport and build therapeutic alliance with client and family
conduct assessment of clients for medical, psychological, social, environmental and financial needs, including monitoring of mental state examination as well as monitoring signs of relapse and caregiver stress
provide psychoeducation to client and family in response to needs assessment
identify client’s/family’s needs and formulate and develop appropriate individualised service plan in collaboration with other team members
establish linkages with community social agencies and train the staff to better understand the various psychogeriatric issues and disorders
assist in training the staff of partnering social agencies or volunteers to screen for various psychogeriatric disorders such as depression and dementia
perform further assessment of elderly who were screened positive during initial screening
channel the elderly who are assessed to have a psychogeriatric disorder for appropriate management such as social agencies, primary health medical practitioner clinic or APCATS clinical service
assist the Programme Director to provide liaison and training for partnering primary health medical practitioners

As a psychologist in the Community Mental Health Team, you will be expected to:
provide case management, especially of those patients requiring more psychological input

be involved in the Multidisciplinary team round and conduct homevisits where necessary
liaise and provide training to community organizations that provide step-down care

As a psychologist in the Child & Adolescent Mobile Team, you will be expected to:

be part of the mobile team in crisis intervention for school children and adolescents
provide consultancy to teachers in the management of behavioural problems

As a psychologist in the Forensic Team, you will be expected to:

conduct psychometric assessment & therapy for offenders with mental illnesses

As a psychologist in the Community Addictions Management Programme (CAMP), you will also be expected to:

provide psychological assessment and input for more effective treatment planning and case management by the counselors
provide specialised, individual and group therapy services for addiction patients (both inpatients and outpatients), especially for those with co-morbid conditions
establish and supervise the use of cognitive behavioural therapy in our services, especially for our problem/pathological gamblers
provide training and talks in mental health and psychology topics

For the position of Senior Psychologist, you will provide leadership to subordinate levels of staff and participate in the duties of subordinate levels of staff as and when necessary.

The Requirements

Master of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology or Forensic Psychology. Those with good Honours will be considered on a case by case basis.
Preferably with 2 to 3 years of relevant working experience. Those trained in psychometric assessments would be preferred.
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary team.
It will be an advantage if you are holding or are eligible for a valid registration, license or practising certificate with an established or recognised psychological professional body such as APA, APS or BPS.
For those who are applying for the position of Senior Psychologist, you should have at least 5 to 8 years of relevant working experience.

8. Psychologist (Autism Clinic)

The Challenges

You will be part of the team responsible for the assessment and management of children with autistic spectrum disorders.

You will be working with child psychiatrists, clinical child psychologists and other mental health professionals working with children, parents and schools. You will do diagnosis and assessment of autism, psychological testing, social skills groups, school outreach and cognitive behavioural therapy for autistic children.

The Requirements

Masters in Psychology from a recognised university
Relevant working experience with autistic children
Resourceful and able to procure appropriate educational materials for children
Self-starter and thrives on challenges
Preference will be given to individuals with excellent communication and interaction skills

9. Research Scientist, Addiction Medicine

The Challenges

The Addiction Medicine Department is engaged in establishing a mission-driven research enterprise to improve the well-being of those with substance and behavioural addiction, especially gambling addiction. If you share our mission and passion in undertaking groundbreaking research to bring about excellence in addiction care, join us for an enriching journey of discovery as we chart our course for the future!

Your responsibilities are to initialize and lead research projects as Principal investigator. You will also develop research with clinical staff and provide domain expertise for ongoing research projects as collaborators. Additionally, you will conduct research courses and supervise PhD and Masters students and to mentor research projects of clinical specialty residency students.

The Requirements

Preferably a PhD in the field of life or social sciences or other related fields
Minimum 2 years experience in developing research or as a principal investigator in a relevant field
Excellent interpersonal, communication and supervisory skills
Good publication records
Ability to conduct research independently

10. Senior /Occupational Therapist

The Challenges

The successful candidate will provide Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment programmes to patients such as:

conducting functional assessments and retraining
carrying out training in community living skills
conducting therapeutic groups
providing supported employment and job coaching for patients with mental illness
working with employers, private organizations and businesses to garner entrepreneur projects.

The Requirements

Degree /Diploma in Occupational Therapy from a recognised institution from Singapore, Australia, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, United States or Canada
Competent in carrying out therapeutic group activities
Competent in carrying out functional assessments and training, especially worksite assessments and job coaching
Experience in mental health preferred
Possesses supervisory experience
Excellent interpersonal skills
Competent in multi-agency collaboration

Locum positions are also available.

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11. Biostatistician / Epidemiologist

The Challenges

We are seeking to hire a biostatistician / epidemiologist who will provide expertise for the design, conduct and analysis of clinical trials and other clinical research projects. You will join a team of multidisciplinary clinicians and researchers. The job will involve interacting with clinical personnel, study coordinators and other biostatisticians. Training opportunities and resources will be provided.

Your duties will include conducting statistical consultations, reviewing research proposals, training, performing statistical analysis and data management, amongst other duties.

The Requirements

The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications:
Either

Basic degree in Statistics or Mathematics with Master’s or higher degree in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Public Health or Biomedical Science
or
Basic degree in Clinical or Biological Science with Master’s or higher degree in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Public Health or Quantitative Methods
He/She should also be proficient in the use of a major statistical analysis package, preferably SAS/SPSS and should have expertise in more than one of the following areas:
Design and analysis of group/cluster/nested randomized trials data
Analysis of longitudinal data
Psychometrics (item response theory, scale development, data reduction, factor analysis)
Cluster analysis and other multivariate methods
Linear and logistic regression
Survival data analysis
Power calculation / statistical methods for complex study designs
He/She must have a good command of spoken and written English and must be a team player.

12. Case Management Officer (Forensic)

The Challenges

To work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of holistic patient care, by assessing and evaluating needs of the patient, and planning, coordinating, implementing and monitoring the solutions to address those needs and to participate in other clinical care activities.

You will be responsible for the following:

Provide and coordinate continuity of inpatient and outpatient care from initial consultation through to recovery
Act as pivotal team member for patient care by informing the multidisciplinary care management team of patient updates and initiate case review and discussion
Initiate appropriate referral and liaison with other professional staff, step down facilities and relevant agencies. Clarify with patients their follow-up plans after discharge from Hospital

Court Proceedings

Fulfilling court rulings
Track all Court outcomes for patients after their remand period
Liaise with Prisons Department, Subordinate Courts, Ministry of Community Youth and Sports and family members on all matters pertinent to patient care
Monitor patients’ well-being through telephone or direct home visits until transfer is made to General Psychiatric services
Perform case management for patients placed on compulsory outpatient care
Provide case management input at monthly Visitor’s Board Meetings
Establish rapport and build therapeutic alliance with patient and family
Provide counseling and supportive therapy for patient and family in response to their needs
Provide psychoeducation to patient and family
Provide inpatient supportive group therapy
Take on additional duties as instructed by Chief and/or Psychiatrists in the forensic team
Log in all work activities in a diary to be submitted weekly to designated supervisor

The Requirements

Degree in nursing and/or healthcare-related with relevant clinical experience
At least 5 years of relevant working experience
Mature, motivated and responsible, capable of independent work and possess good judgment
Team player with good communication and strong interpersonal skills

13. Counsellor/Case Manager (CAMP)

The Challenges

As a Counsellor/Case Manager in our Community Addiction Management Program (CAMP), you will review all clinical, medical, psychosocial and other relevant data as part of assessment of clients. You will be required to formulate a provisional diagnosis using the DSM4, and enlist your patient’s cooperation in developing a treatment plan. You will also mobilize the relevant resources and services your patients require.

You will work within a multi-disciplinary setting and will be required to communicate and consult with physicians, nurses and other allied health professionals. You may be responsible for both inpatient and outpatient services . You may also be required to conduct individual and group therapy programs and work with families. The candidate is further required to provide training on addiction, deliver public information/education presentations and assist the department in evaluating and improving patient services.

The Requirements

Degree in Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, Nursing or related discipline with relevant work experience. Honours degree is preferred
Basic knowledge of PC applications (Microsoft Word & Excel)
Minimum 3 years’ experience in case management or counseling. Experience in working with gambling addiction and/or telephone counselling will be advantageous
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills

14. Research Manager, Addiction Medicine

The Challenges

You will deliver scientific, logistic and administrative support to the research division and co-ordinate research projects and clinical drug trials that meets the objectives at department and national level.

Your key focuses are to develop collaborative research programmes with external agencies; build and deliver objective, independent and evidence based addictions treatment programme; publish research papers in reputable journals and international conferences. You will also oversee the financial health status of all research activities in the department.

The Requirements

Possess a general or nursing degree
Minimum 5 years’ relevant work experience, of which 2 must be in a managerial role
Experience in addiction, psychiatric or social/behavioural science research

15. Research Associate

The Challenges

You will be part of a dynamic research team relating to the study on A nutritional and social skills intervention on conduct disorder and hyperactivity. This study would be the first in Singapore to test the efficacy of conjoint omega-3 / social skills treatment program, and the first to identify possible mechanisms by which omega-3 reduces antisocial behavior.

You will play a central role in supervising the research assistant, organizing the day-to-day activities needed for the study, and generally help the PI and his team co-ordinate the whole study. You will be responsible for the maintenance of database and statistical support and be tasked to prepare manuscripts for submission in journals. Relevant training will be provided when necessary as well as opportunities to present research findings at local or international conferences.

The Requirements

A Master’s degree in either Psychology, Counselling, Social Work or Nursing.
Experience in research and data analyses.
Experience in clinical trials would be an advantage.
Good knowledge and skills in SPSS.
Good command of English. Proficient in other languages or dialects will be an advantage.
Able to work independently and intensively to meet deadlines.
Good communication skills and a team player.

You may contact the Principal Investigator, Dr Daniel Fung at Daniel_Fung@imh.com.sg for more information regarding the position.

16. Research Assistant

The Challenges

You will be required to assist the Research Associate in organizing the day-to-day activities needed for the study. You will be responsible to collect and enter data from case-records/patient interviews into a database and assist the Research Associate in statistical support and literature review. Relevant training will be provided when necessary as well as opportunities to present research findings at local or international conferences.

The Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in either Psychology, Counselling, Social Work or Nursing.
Experience in research and data analyses.
Experience in clinical trial would be an advantage.
Good knowledge and skills in SPSS.
Good command of English. Proficient in other languages or dialects will be an advantage.
Able to work independently and intensively to meet deadlines.
Good communication skills and a team player.

You may contact the Principal Investigator, Dr Daniel Fung at Daniel_Fung@imh.com.sg for more information regarding the position.

17. Psychologist/Counsellor/Social Worker

The Challenges

You will be required to:

administer diagnostic screening
administer detailed clinical diagnostic interviews
administer IQ testing
conduct social skills training for children with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder or Conduct Disorder

The Requirements

Post-graduate professional degree in Psychology/Counselling/Social Work from an established university and preferably have 2 to 3 years of relevant working experience
Good interpersonal skills and work well in a multidisciplinary team

You may contact the Principal Investigator, Dr Daniel Fung at Daniel_Fung@imh.com.sg for more information regarding the position.

Remuneration will commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience.

To apply, please send/email your detailed resume, stating your current and expected salary, with a recent passport-size photograph to:

The Human Resource Department
Institute of Mental Health / Woodbridge Hospital
Buangkok Green Medical Park
10 Buangkok View Singapore 539747
Email : careers@imh.com.sg

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