A Contract Clinical Psychologist is mainly deployed to–

Family Health Service

• (a)conduct public education in psychology in relation to child and maternal health, including parenting and mental health;
• (b)conduct psychoeducational and parenting groups and consultations for parents, caregivers and clients;
• (c)provide professional training for clinical staff of Maternal and Child Health Centres; and
• (d)conduct work related research/studies.

Special Preventive Programme

• (a)conduct mental health assessment;
• (b)offer interventions to manage the psychosocial problems faced by the clients who are challenged by stigmatization and discrimination as a result of their sexual orientation and issues related to sexual health and substance use;
• (c)offer interventions to manage the psychosocial problems faced by clients due to anxiety, depression, trauma, etc;
• (d)provide training to staff on assessment and management of psychological health issues; and
• (e)perform any other duties as assigned by senior officers.

Student Health Service

• (a)provide psychological services to children and adolescents, including clinical assessment, psychoeducation and case management, and offer recommendations to support parents and caregivers on problem management;
• (b)develop mental health promotion materials and conduct programmes;
• (c)provide professional inputs on mental health problem identification, disease prevention, service plan, psychological testing and research;
• (d)provide professional training to internal staff and other health care professionals; and
• (e)perform any other duties as assigned by senior officers.

(Remarks: May be required to work irregular hours.)

Candidates should have –

• (a)a Master degree in Clinical Psychology from a Hong Kong university, or equivalent Notes (1);
• (b)a minimum of two years of relevant working experience; and
• (c)met the language proficiency requirements of “Level 1” results in the two language papers (Use of Chinese and Use of English) in the Common Recruitment Examination, or equivalent Note(2); and be able to speak fluent Cantonese and English.

(Remarks: Preference will be given to candidates who are members of the Register of Clinical Psychologists accredited by the Department of Health.)