Psychologist Needed (Kingston, Jamaica) - The Jamaica Constabulary Force

The Jamaica Constabulary Force

Human Resource Division

Career Opportunity

Psychologist (SOG/ST 7)

The Jamaica Constabulary Force welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants to fill the vacant post of Psychologist (SOG/ST 7) within the Medical Services Branch of the Police Department.

Job Purpose

The incumbent will assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational and vocational development and adjustment.

Key Responsibility Areas:

Technical/Professional Responsibilities

• Collects information about clients, using interviews, case histories, observational techniques and other assessment methods.
• Assists clients to understand personal or interactive problems, defines goals and develops realistic action plans.
• Develops therapeutic treatment plans based on individual interest, abilities and needs of clients.
• Selects, administers or interprets psychological tests to assess intelligence, aptitude, ability or interests.
• Analyzes data, such as interview notes, test results and reference manuals and texts to identify symptoms and diagnose the nature of the clients' problems.
• Maintains client documentation and records to reflect care provided and meet professional standards.
• Maintains confidentiality of client records.
•  Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time.
• Counsels and support caregivers.

Other Responsibilities:

• Performs other related functions assigned  from time to time by the Paramedical Director.

Minimum Required Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in Counselling/Clinical Psychology
• Two (2) years' experience in an adult patient/client setting.

For further details, interested persons are asked to contact the HRIS Officer at hrbranch@jcf.gov.jm. 

Deadline Date: Friday, December 30, 2022

Submission Information:

Senior Director

Human Resource Management and Department

Jamaica Constabulary Force

NCB South Tower

3rd Floor

2 Oxford Road

Kingston

Email: hrbranch@jcf.gov.jm

We appreciate your interest in this advertisement; unfortunately only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.