Clinical Psychologist - Youth Mental Health Services

COMPANY DESCRIPTION The Salvation Army has been touching lives in Singapore since 1935 and we remain committed in serving the underprivileged in the community without discrimination. To us, every life is precious and we actively help those in need regardless of age, race or religion. Throughout the years, we have established a comprehensive network of social services to meet a wide range of needs in our community. Our diverse programmes reach out to children who need care and protection, families in material need, ailing aged requiring quality nursing care and other needy segments in our society. Our spiritual ministry also reaches out to the people in the community to provide counsel to those in need. We are there to help guide those in need towards finding their identity and purpose in life. RESPONSIBILITIES Business Profile Description The Children and Youth Group (CYG) in The Salvation Army Singapore serves hundreds of vulnerable children and youth yearly. In line with our vision to provide a continuum of care to uplift those in need, our services span from preventive services, foster care and residential services to reunification support services for vulnerable children returning to their natural families after being removed due to safety concerns. We believe that every child is precious and unique and children grow best in families. We also believe in the potential of every child and family to transform and thrive. Job Description About the job The Salvation Army Children & Youth Group is seeking a dynamic and experienced Clinical Psychologist to lead the development of mental health services aimed at supporting youth with trauma backgrounds, emotional and behavioural difficulties, and other complex psychological needs. The role will involve providing therapeutic support to children and adolescents, setting up mental health frameworks, and supervising a multidisciplinary team. The Clinical Psychologist will be instrumental in designing evidence-based therapeutic interventions for vulnerable youth in residential and community settings. Additionally, the successful candidate will collaborate with social workers, counsellors, and educators to ensure a trauma-informed approach to care, fostering resilience, emotional regulation, and social development. Key Responsibilities Service Development and Programme Leadership Lead the establishment and delivery of mental health services tailored for youth within The Salvation Army Children & Youth Group. Develop structured therapeutic frameworks and interventions focusing on trauma recovery, emotional regulation, and resilience. Implement evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), among others, to address the specific needs of the youth population. Collaborate with residential staff and external partners to design holistic and integrated care plans for youth. Direct Clinical Services Provide individual, group, and family therapy for children and adolescents with complex trauma histories, emotional regulation difficulties, and challenging behaviours. Conduct psychological assessments, including diagnostic evaluations, cognitive testing, and behavioural assessments. Develop and monitor individualised treatment plans to guide therapeutic interventions. Offer crisis intervention services when necessary, including managing immediate risks and addressing urgent behavioural issues. Supervision and Training Supervise counsellors, assistant psychologists, and trainee psychologists, offering guidance and mentorship in delivering clinical services. Lead training sessions for staff on trauma-informed care, mental health awareness, de-escalation techniques, and psychological intervention strategies. Provide reflective practice opportunities and clinical supervision to staff and trainees, supporting professional development and capacity building. Programme Monitoring and Evaluation Develop tools to monitor the effectiveness of mental health interventions, using quantitative and qualitative data to measure outcomes. Evaluate programme success and make data-driven adjustments to therapeutic approaches as needed. Work with management to ensure services are continuously aligned with best practices and meet the evolving needs of the children and youth. Systemic and Community Engagement Build strong partnerships with community mental health services, schools, hospitals, and other stakeholders to support …