Clinical Psychologist ALH 2

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health &  Wellness responsible for the management and  operation of Public Health Services within the  Parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St.  Elizabeth, invites applications from suitably  qualified persons for the following position at  Clarendon Health Services:
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST (HPC/ALH 2)- vacant
Salary range: $5,055,684 – $6,009,620 per annum and any applicable allowances

Job Summary
Under the general direction of the Medical Officer of Health, the Psychologist has clinical responsibilities regarding families affected by  HIV. This includes the responsibility of ensuring  the clients are provided with optimum  psychological care through evaluation, diagnosis and management of clients, networking with  schools, Non-Government Organizations  (NGOs), other agencies and through public  education. Additionally, the Psychologist will  provide psychotherapy for clients in treatment  facilities. 

Requirements

• MSc. Degree in Clinical Psychology
• At least two (2) years experience in Child  Psychology and Counseling
• Experience in counselling HIV positive clients would be an asset

Responsibilities

Technical

• Participating in the preparation of yearly programme plans for the People Living with
  HIV(PLHIV) facilities in the Region.
• Participating in the preparation of monthly,  quarterly and annual reports and any other reports as deemed necessary.
• Facilitating and conducting research on  issues related to adolescents and adults  living with HIV.
• Representing the HIV/STI Programme at  meetings called by other government departments and agencies and makes  presentations as requested.
• The Psychologist will provide  psychotherapy for adolescents and adults,  both in the infected and affected in  treatment facilities.

Direct Client Service / Professional Responsibilities

• Evaluating all new People Living with HIV  and infected children and adolescents who are referred to the services to facilitate  diagnosis and management.
• Providing crisis consultation, Counselling  and therapeutic techniques with PLHIV. These include:
  • Individual Psychotherapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Family Therapy/ Couple therapy
  • Parenting Sessions /Psycho  educational sessions
• Conducting home visits when necessary to  gather information, which facilitates effective evaluation and management of  clients. This involves interviewing Parents  and or other family members in the home  setting.
• Liaising with other agencies, for example,  the Child Development Agency, the Family Court, and PATH, JFLL, JFLAG, JN+ and  the police to facilitate information sharing and effective referral and management of  clients.
• Preparing Mental Status Examination  reports and progress reports for the clients seen in the treatment site, Court, Child  Development Agency, School and other interested agencies.
• Delivering educational talks/presentation to civic groups, schools, churches and other community-based organizations on topics  related to HIV/STI/TB.
• Participating in the training of health and  non-health professionals in areas of discrimination and stigma, complaints  mechanism, financial limitation, disclosure, Psychosocial support, and the referral  processes.
• Developing and providing psychological  counselling and guidance services which  assist PLHIV including Adolescents and  their families.
• Recommending, selecting and referring to  the most appropriate and the most favourable conditions for PLHIV.
• Providing crisis consultation, psychological  counselling & therapeutic techniques to employees under the EAP Programme.
• Initiating and conducting quantitative and  qualitative research as well as disseminate research findings.
• Attending conferences to keep abreast of  developing information and techniques.

Specific Knowledge and Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of human  behaviour and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and  interests; learning and motivation
• Psychological research methods; and the  assessment and treatment of behavioural and affective disorders
• Principles, methods, and procedures for  diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of  physical and mental dysfunctions and  identifying complex problems
• Programme and evaluation and  presentation skills
• Excellent oral and written communication  skills
• Excellent analytical and report writing skills
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship  building skills
• Strong leadership and counseling skills
• Basic research skills
• Computer literacy

Note

Applications along with resume should be sent no later than Monday, August 18, 2025 via
email

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Contact

Senior Human Resource Officer
Clarendon Health Department
3-4 Georges Street
Denbigh,

Clarendon

Email: chdhrjobs@gmail.com

Base Salary: Undisclosed