Associate Clinical Psychologist (Kingston, Jamaica) - Jamaica Defence Force

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

Support Brigade, Jamaica Defence Force

Candidates must meet the following requirements and competencies.

Nationality: Be a citizen of the Commonwealth

Professional and Educational Requirements:

• 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 Supplement to Medicine.

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 establishes and maintains 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 details.

Attitude 

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

Military Standards

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

Key Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• 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 plan as necessary.
• Make referrals as necessary.

Application Letters and Resumes are to be submitted on or before Friday, 19 August 2022 via email to pesm.application@jdf.mil.jm and be addressed:

SO1 J1 (Pers and Administration),

Headquarters,

Jamaica Defence Force,

Up Park Camp,

Kingston 5.