Organization

New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association

Since 1965, New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association is dedicated to recovery-oriented, people-focused and evidence-based community mental health service development. The Association, with a team of over 1,300 staff members, operates more than 70 service units and projects to render residential services, employment and vocational training, community support for 16,700 people in recovery with mental illness (PIR) and their families, as well as provide mental health education to 37,500 general public annually. As a result of our passionate belief in social inclusion and self-reliance for PIR , we have established different social enterprises with over 20 projects operating currently promoted the well-being message under the brand “330”, which in Cantonese carries the  homophonous meaning  “body, mind and spirit” – the balance of which we all strive to attain.

For more information, please visit http://www.nlpra.org.hk

Position

Clinical Psychologist (Ref: iSPA-CP)

Job Descriptions

iSPA Support Centre for Persons with Autism

Responsibilities:

• To render psychological assessment for formulation of case interview and counselling services for ASD population service users;
• To conduct evidence-based psychological intervention or therapeutic groups e.g. CBT,TCBT, mindfulness therapy, etc.;
• To deliver in-depth counselling to parents or carers;
• To deliver professional training or consultation services for staff of other service units, NGOs or stakeholders;
• To conduct research study on current training model and develop new therapeutic intervention model for ASD population;
• To consolidate knowledge and skills accumulated in service provision for the production of group manual; and
• To perform ad hoc duties assigned by supervisor(s).

Requirements:

• Master Degree or above in Clinical Psychology from a local university, or equivalent;
• A member of the Hong Kong Institute of Clinical Psychologists is preferred;
• 3 years’ relevant experience, with experience in serving high functioning young persons with ASD is an advantage;
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese; 
• Be able to work in a multi-disciplinary team, independent, flexible, innovative and dynamic with good interpersonal skills; and
• Be able to work under pressure and deal with high volume and spectrum of work.

Application

Applicants are invited to forward a cover letter and a resume to the Human Resources Department by post at New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association, 332 Nam Cheong Street, Kowloon, or by fax at 3552 5398, or by email to [email protected].

Personal data provided by applicants will strictly be used for recruitment purpose. 

New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association is an equal opportunity employer.

Prospective employees are requested to undergo Sexual Conviction Record Check.

Deadline

Please apply this position by January 2022.

Contact

[email protected]

Organization

Hong Kong Mood Disorders Centre, Faculty of Medicine,

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Position

Practising Clinical Psychologist I / II

Job Descriptions

The appointee will work with an experienced clinical psychologist who is one of the Accredited Clinical Supervisors of Hong Kong Institute of Clinical Psychologists (HKICP) in a setting that fosters professional growth.

Main duties include:

(a)       providing quality cognitive-behavioural therapies and other evidence-based psychological treatments, usually on a weekly basis, to clients with anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders and other mental disorders; and

(b)       providing psychological assessments and recommend treatment methods to people with suspected mental health problems.

Administrative duty is minimal. Local and overseas training opportunities are available. 5 days work and working on Saturdays may be required.

Applicants should have:         

(i)         a Master’s degree or above in Clinical Psychology;

(ii)       at least 4 years’ full-time clinical experience specialising in treating Chinese-speaking clients with anxiety, depression, and other common mental disorders; and

(iii)     outstanding clinical skills in engaging clients and building with them a therapeutic relationship.

Applicants who do not fulfil the requirement in (ii) above may be considered for appointment as Practising Clinical Psychologist II. Applicants who are 2021 graduates of Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology may also apply. Initial regular supervision will be provided by the Accredited Clinical Supervisor of HKICP to the appointee with less clinical experience.

Appointment will initially be made on a 2-year contract with contract-end gratuity, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement. 

Further information about the Centre is available at http://www.hmdc.cuhk.edu.hk. 

Application

Applicants must submit their cover letter, up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic certificates and transcripts in the online application (link). 

Deadline

2 December 2021

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