Associate Clinical Psychologist

Summary

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) invites suitably qualified persons to enlist in the JDF as a Professional Entry Officer (PEO) to fill the following position: Associate Clinical Psychologist Nationality: Be a citizen of the Commonwealth

Responsibilities

• • Overseeing and maintaining the mental health and wellness of our service members and their dependents (spouse and children) while providing psychological intervention.
• • Conduct psychological assessments of clients.
• • Diagnose psychological, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
• • Develop and implement treatment plans and therapeutic processes.
• • Provide crisis intervention as necessary.
• • Formulate, implement, and evaluate a range of psychological therapeutic treatment plans specific to the needs of clients.
• • Monitor client progress and review treatment plans as necessary.
• • Make referrals as necessary.

Required Skills

• Knowledge and Technical Skills:

  • • Ability to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health disorders.
  • • Interviewing and psychological evaluation skills.
  • • Ability to conduct clinical psychological diagnostic testing and interpret findings.
  • • Ability to provide psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and other therapeutic interventions.
  • • Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
  • • Ability to conduct clinical case conferences.
  • • Ability to produce clinical reports.
  • • Ability to establish and maintain clinical records confidentially and in accordance with established regulations and practices.
  • • Ability to conduct seminars and developmental engagements.
  • • Ability to conduct clinical research.

• Critical and Analytical Thinking Skills:

  • • Strong ability to work independently.
  • • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work cohesively within a diverse community.
  • • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • • Strong attention to detail.

• Attitude:

  • • Must demonstrate the aptitude and desire to assimilate to military life.

Qualifications

• • Master of Clinical Psychology Degree from an accredited tertiary institution.
• • A minimum of five (5) years post training experience in the field.
• • Registered with the Council for Professions Supplementary to Medicine.

• Military Standards:

  • • In addition to the academic qualifications and competencies, candidates must be able to pass the assessment requirements for enlistment in the JDF.

Additional Information and Instructions

Application Letters and Resumes are to be submitted on or before Thursday 20 March 2025 via email to: SO1 J1 (Pers & Admin) Headquarters Jamaica Defence Force Up Park Camp Kingston 5 ✉️ Email: pesm.application@jdf.mil.jm ℹ️ Subject: Associate Clinical Psychologist Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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