72 Mental Health Services jobs in Singapore

COMPANY DESCRIPTION
The Children and Youth Group (CYG) in The Salvation Army Singapore serves hundreds of vulnerable children and youth yearly. In line with our vision to provide a continuum of care to uplift those in need, our services span from preventive services, foster care and residential services to reunification support services for vulnerable children returning to their natural families after being removed due to safety concerns. We believe that every child is precious and unique and children grow best in families. We also believe in the potential of every child and family to transform and thrive.
RESPONSIBILITIES
About the job
The Salvation Army Children & Youth Group is seeking a dynamic and experienced
Clinical Psychologist
to lead the development of mental health services aimed at supporting youth with trauma backgrounds, emotional and behavioural difficulties, and other complex psychological needs. The role will involve providing therapeutic support to children and adolescents, setting up mental health frameworks, and supervising a multidisciplinary team.
The Clinical Psychologist will be instrumental in designing evidence-based therapeutic interventions for vulnerable youth in residential and community settings. Additionally, the successful candidate will collaborate with social workers, counsellors, and educators to ensure a trauma-informed approach to care, fostering resilience, emotional regulation, and social development.
Key Responsibilities
1. Service Development and Programme Leadership
Lead the development and delivery of psychological services tailored to the needs of individuals and groups within The Salvation Army Children & Youth Group.
Develop structured therapeutic frameworks and interventions focusing on trauma recovery, emotional regulation, and resilience.
Implement evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), among others, to address the specific needs of the youth population.
Collaborate with residential staff and external partners to design holistic and integrated care plans for youth.
2. Direct Clinical Services
Provide individual, group, and family therapy for children and adolescents with complex trauma histories, emotional regulation difficulties, and challenging behaviours.
Conduct psychological assessments, including diagnostic evaluations, cognitive testing, and behavioural assessments.
Develop and monitor individualised treatment plans to guide therapeutic interventions.
Offer crisis intervention services when necessary, including managing immediate risks and addressing urgent behavioural issues.
3. Supervision and Training
Supervise counsellors, assistant psychologists, and trainee psychologists, offering guidance and mentorship in delivering clinical services.
Lead training sessions for staff on trauma-informed care, mental health awareness, de-escalation techniques, and psychological intervention strategies.
Provide reflective practice opportunities and clinical supervision to staff and trainees, supporting professional development and capacity building.
4. Programme Monitoring and Evaluation
Develop tools to monitor the effectiveness of mental health interventions, using quantitative and qualitative data to measure outcomes.
Evaluate programme success and make data-driven adjustments to therapeutic approaches as needed.
Work with management to ensure services are continuously aligned with best practices and meet the evolving needs of the children and youth.
5. Systemic and Community Engagement
Build strong partnerships with community mental health services, schools, hospitals, and other stakeholders to support continuity of care.
Advocate for youth mental health needs within the organisation and at community levels.
Engage with families and caregivers to provide psychoeducation and guidance on supporting youth with trauma.
Key Competencies
Expertise in child and adolescent mental health, with a strong understanding of trauma-informed care.
Ability to work effectively with complex cases involving emotional, behavioural, and psychological difficulties.
Strong leadership and management skills, including the ability to supervise, train, and mentor a clinical team.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage with vulnerable youth, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
Strong clinical judgement and problem-solving skills, particularly in crisis situations.
Capacity to work in a flexible and dynamic environment, with a focus on service development and continuous improvement.
Experience Requirements
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working with children, adolescents and/or families, with a focus on complex mental health needs, although promising fresh Masters graduates will also be considered.
Experience in developing and delivering psychological services or programmes for youth populations, preferably in a residential or community setting.
Demonstrated ability to conduct psychological assessments and develop treatment plans for children and adolescents.
Experience in providing supervision to clinical staff and trainees is highly desirable.
Familiarity with the mental health and social service landscape in Singapore is an advantage.
Other Requirements
A strong commitment to the values and mission of The Salvation Army, particularly in supporting at-risk youth.
Willingness to adhere to organisational policies and maintain the highest standards of professional ethics.
Excellent organisational and project management skills.
Proficiency in written and spoken English; additional local languages are advantageous.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualification:
Masters in Clinical Psychology or equivalent from a recognised institution. Those with Doctorates are welcome to apply as well.
Must be registered or eligible for registration with a recognised professional psychology board (e.g., Singapore Psychological Society or other equivalent international body).
Eligibility to practice as a Clinical Psychologist in Singapore is essential.
OTHER INFORMATION
Working Hours
Please be informed that it is a 5-day work week and the total work hours is 44 hours per week.
Monday to Friday - 9.30am to 6.30pm Friday (inclusive 1 hour lunch break)
Flexibility in working hours is required in this role.
Working Location
The Salvation ArmyChildren and Youth Group - Gracehaven Children's Home
3 Lorong Napiri Singapore 547528
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I agree that The Salvation Army (TSA) may collect, use and disclose your personal data, as provided in this application form, or (if applicable) obtained by TSA as a result of your employment, for the following purposes in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 and our data protection policy (available at our website at ):
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COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The Children and Youth Group (CYG) in The Salvation Army Singapore serves hundreds of vulnerable children and youth yearly. In line with our vision to provide a continuum of care to uplift those in need, our services span from preventive services, foster care and residential services to reunification support services for vulnerable children returning to their natural families after being removed due to safety concerns. We believe that every child is precious and unique and children grow best in families. We also believe in the potential of every child and family to transform and thrive.

RESPONSIBILITIES

About the job

The Salvation Army Children & Youth Group is seeking a dynamic and experienced Clinical Psychologist to lead the development of mental health services aimed at supporting youth with trauma backgrounds, emotional and behavioural difficulties, and other complex psychological needs. The role will involve providing therapeutic support to children and adolescents, setting up mental health frameworks, and supervising a multidisciplinary team.

The Clinical Psychologist will be instrumental in designing evidence-based therapeutic interventions for vulnerable youth in residential and community settings. Additionally, the successful candidate will collaborate with social workers, counsellors, and educators to ensure a trauma-informed approach to care, fostering resilience, emotional regulation, and social development.


Key Responsibilities

1. Service Development and Programme Leadership

• Lead the development and delivery of psychological services tailored to the needs of individuals and groups within The Salvation Army Children & Youth Group.
• Develop structured therapeutic frameworks and interventions focusing on trauma recovery, emotional regulation, and resilience.
• Implement evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), among others, to address the specific needs of the youth population.
• Collaborate with residential staff and external partners to design holistic and integrated care plans for youth.

2. Direct Clinical Services

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy for children and adolescents with complex trauma histories, emotional regulation difficulties, and challenging behaviours.
• Conduct psychological assessments, including diagnostic evaluations, cognitive testing, and behavioural assessments.
• Develop and monitor individualised treatment plans to guide therapeutic interventions.
• Offer crisis intervention services when necessary, including managing immediate risks and addressing urgent behavioural issues.

3. Supervision and Training

• Supervise counsellors, assistant psychologists, and trainee psychologists, offering guidance and mentorship in delivering clinical services.
• Lead training sessions for staff on trauma-informed care, mental health awareness, de-escalation techniques, and psychological intervention strategies.
• Provide reflective practice opportunities and clinical supervision to staff and trainees, supporting professional development and capacity building.

4. Programme Monitoring and Evaluation

• Develop tools to monitor the effectiveness of mental health interventions, using quantitative and qualitative data to measure outcomes.
• Evaluate programme success and make data-driven adjustments to therapeutic approaches as needed.
• Work with management to ensure services are continuously aligned with best practices and meet the evolving needs of the children and youth.

5. Systemic and Community Engagement

• Build strong partnerships with community mental health services, schools, hospitals, and other stakeholders to support continuity of care.
• Advocate for youth mental health needs within the organisation and at community levels.
• Engage with families and caregivers to provide psychoeducation and guidance on supporting youth with trauma.

Key Competencies

• Expertise in child and adolescent mental health, with a strong understanding of trauma-informed care.
• Ability to work effectively with complex cases involving emotional, behavioural, and psychological difficulties.
• Strong leadership and management skills, including the ability to supervise, train, and mentor a clinical team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage with vulnerable youth, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong clinical judgement and problem-solving skills, particularly in crisis situations.
• Capacity to work in a flexible and dynamic environment, with a focus on service development and continuous improvement.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working with children, adolescents and/or families, with a focus on complex mental health needs, although promising fresh Masters graduates will also be considered.
• Experience in developing and delivering psychological services or programmes for youth populations, preferably in a residential or community setting.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct psychological assessments and develop treatment plans for children and adolescents.
• Experience in providing supervision to clinical staff and trainees is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with the mental health and social service landscape in Singapore is an advantage.

Other Requirements

• A strong commitment to the values and mission of The Salvation Army, particularly in supporting at-risk youth.
• Willingness to adhere to organisational policies and maintain the highest standards of professional ethics.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English; additional local languages are advantageous.

• Minimum Qualification: Masters in Clinical Psychology or equivalent from a recognised institution. Those with Doctorates are welcome to apply as well.
• Must be registered or eligible for registration with a recognised professional psychology board (e.g., Singapore Psychological Society or other equivalent international body).
• Eligibility to practice as a Clinical Psychologist in Singapore is essential.

Working Hours

Please be informed that it is a 5-day work week and the total work hours is 44 hours per week.

Monday to Friday - 9.30am to 6.30pm Friday (inclusive 1 hour lunch break)

Flexibility in working hours is required in this role.

Working Location

The Salvation ArmyChildren and Youth Group - Gracehaven Children's Home

3 Lorong Napiri Singapore 547528

By submitting this job application, I affirm that I have given to The Salvation Army true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed.

I agree that The Salvation Army (TSA) may collect, use and disclose your personal data, as provided in this application form, or (if applicable) obtained by TSA as a result of your employment, for the following purposes in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 and our data protection policy (available at our website at ):

1. a) the processing of this employment application;
2. b) the administration of the employment with TSA; and
3. c) sharing of personal information to third party, including but not limited to government agencies, hospitals, vendor(s)/supplier (s), working in collaboration with TSA to support the employment.

If you are providing third party's personal data, you hereby declare that you have obtained consent from the named individual(s), for the collection, use and disclosure of his/her personal data by you to TSA, TSA business partners and other third-party service providers. I authorised the organisation to contact references provided for employment reference checks.

Please visit our website at for further details on our data protection policy, including how you may access and correct your personal data or withdraw consent to the collection, use or disclosure of your personal data.

If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for denial of employment or immediate dismissal.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The Salvation Army has been touching lives in Singapore since 1935 and we remain committed in serving the underprivileged in the community without discrimination. To us, every life is precious and we actively help those in need regardless of age, race or religion.

Throughout the years, we have established a comprehensive network of social services to meet a wide range of needs in our community. Our diverse programmes reach out to children who need care and protection, families in material need, ailing aged requiring quality nursing care and other needy segments in our society.

Our spiritual ministry also reaches out to the people in the community to provide counsel to those in need. We are there to help guide those in need towards finding their identity and purpose in life.

RESPONSIBILITIES

MAIN PURPOSE / OBJECTIVES:

• The Assistant Director, Community and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) Services is responsible for overseeing and managing the delivery of community services and youth mental health programmes. He/she will provide professional and operational oversight for clinical and social work components in CYMH.
  
  
• This position will supervise the Manager, Youth Development Centre (YDC) to ensure smooth planning and implementation of programmes for youths at the drop in centre, child access services and youth mental health programmes. This will include guiding staff and executing the pivoting of YDC from its current focus to professionally grounded youth mental health and developing the activities and programmes needed from scratch.
  
  
• This position will also provide professional supervision to develop and implement youth mental health programmes that are able to reach a broad spectrum of youths to build resilience as well as supervise the team to provide case management and basic level counselling/triage for low to moderate level of youth mental health concerns. This will include ensuring that funders' KPIs and obligations are met.
  
  
• This position will also supervise the Manager, Kids in Play (KIP) to ensure strategic planning, and provide strong professional oversight to enable KIP to continue to be well established as a clinically sound service provider and continue to grow KIP's social work and clinical practice in the corrections landscape. This position will also front engagements with government agencies such as Prisons and NCSS, using his/her professional standing and capability to build a strong reputation for KIP and enable collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure continual financial support for all KIP programmes. He/she will also work with relevant agencies such as NCSS on assessment/evaluation tools and how they are to be implemented appropriately to ensure KIP is fairly assessed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the delivery of community services and youth mental health programmes.
  
  
• Provide professional oversight for clinical and social work components in CYMH and KIP.
  
  
• Supervise the Manager, Youth Development Centre to ensure smooth planning and implementation of programmes for youths at the drop-in centre, child access services, and youth mental health programmes.
  
  
• Guide staff and execute the pivoting of YDC from its current focus to youth mental health.
  
  
• Provide professional oversight to develop and implement youth mental health programmes that are able to reach a broad spectrum of youths to develop healthy coping mechanisms, build resilience, and navigate life's challenges.
  
  
• Supervise the Manager, Kids in Play (KIP) to ensure strategic planning, and where appropriate review, for all KIP programmes to ensure KIP's standing in correctional sector remains strong.
  
  
• Foster strong collaboration with key stakeholders such as Prisons and NCSS to ensure continual financial support for all KIP programmes.
  
  
• Maintain close working relations with Prisons authorities to ensure all kids in play continue to develop.
  
  
• Ensure that funder's KPIs and obligations for all community and YMH programmes are met, as well as work with relevant partners such as MER in HQ and NCSS Research to ensure evaluations are fairly executed for.
  
  
• Grow youth mental health community services.
  
  
• Work closely with ED/CYG and AM/Corp and Prog Development to grow funding to sustain and grow community services, in particular youth mental health.
  
  
• Provide practice leadership and supervision for social workers in CYG, as needed.
  
  
• Any other duties as required by TSA or CYG.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Programme Effectiveness: Measure the impact and effectiveness of community services and youth mental health programmes through participant feedback, engagement levels, and outcome assessments.
  
  
• Funder's KPlis and Obligations: Ensure that all funder's key performance indicators and obligations are met, including timely submission of reports and adherence to funding requirements.
  
  
• Staff Supervision and Development: Evaluate the performance and development of supervised staff, including the Manager, Youth Development Centre, and the Manager, Kids in Play (KIP). This includes regular performance appraisals and professional development plans.
  
  
• Collaboration with Stakeholders: Foster strong collaboration with key stakeholders, including maintaining close working relations with Prisons authorities and ensuring continual financial support for all KIP programmes.
  
  
• Programme Implementation and Pivoting: Successfully guide and execute the pivoting of the Youth Development Centre (YDC) from its current focus to youth mental health, ensuring smooth planning and implementation of programmes.
  
  
• Compliance and Standards: Ensure that all administrative requirements meet licensing standards and that work processes and protocols are transparent and understood by all staff.
  
  
• Funding: Ensure funding to enable sustainability of community services and growth of youth mental health.

• A degree in social work, psychology, or a related field.
• Strong clinical and professional record in social work or clinical work, especially in working with families, children and youth and/or mental health
• Strong social work/clinical leadership abilities and able to grow capability for other professionals.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

10 am to 7 pm on Monday to Friday (1 hour for lunch)

As this programme will involve community outreach and services, flexibility will be needed due to the exisgencies of service.

Working Location

The Salvation ArmyChildren and Youth Group

Youth Development Centre

Address: 65 Kallang Bahru, #01-305, Singapore 330065

Gracehaven Children's Home

Address: 3 Lorong Napiri, Singapore 547548

By submitting this job application, I affirm that I have given to The Salvation Army true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed.

I agree that The Salvation Army (TSA) may collect, use and disclose your personal data, as provided in this application form, or (if applicable) obtained by TSA as a result of your employment, for the following purposes in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 and our data protection policy (available at our website at ):

1. a) the processing of this employment application;
2. b) the administration of the employment with TSA; and
3. c) sharing of personal information to third party, including but not limited to government agencies, hospitals, vendor(s)/supplier (s), working in collaboration with TSA to support the employment.

If you are providing third party's personal data, you hereby declare that you have obtained consent from the named individual(s), for the collection, use and disclosure of his/her personal data by you to TSA, TSA business partners and other third-party service providers. I authorised the organisation to contact references provided for employment reference checks.

Please visit our website at for further details on our data protection policy, including how you may access and correct your personal data or withdraw consent to the collection, use or disclosure of your personal data.

If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for denial of employment or immediate dismissal.

Career Opportunity: Mental Health Specialist

Job Description:

• Monitor data collection and input for clinical audit of service, formulate guidelines and revise standards and procedures.
• Propose strategies to improve clinical services and implement changes.
• Provide case management, coordinate continuity of inpatient and outpatient care, and initiate treatment plans.
• Coordinate patient care and provide updates to the multidisciplinary team.
• Offer counselling sessions and establish resources for psychoeducation of patients and families.
• Build therapeutic alliances with patients and families for continuity of care.
• Work with patients, families, and community partners to conduct education and therapy groups.
• Participate in research studies and quality improvement projects.
• Facilitate support and therapy groups, workshops, and other activities.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

We seek a skilled Counsellor to lead our team in delivering impactful mental health services.

• Program Development:
• Collaborate with the team to design, implement and evaluate outreach programmes.
• Foster strategic partnerships with community organisations for effective support of clients.
• Contribute to the formulation, implementation and review of mental health protocols and processes.
• Counselling and Case Management:
• Manage case referrals and oversee casework.
• Conduct thorough assessments, develop intervention plans and deliver targeted support.
• Document and review case outcomes to inform future interventions.
• Develop and refine intervention strategies to achieve optimal results.
• Group Facilitation:
• Participate in the development, delivery and evaluation of group work initiatives.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Clinical Psychologist to lead the development of mental health services. This role requires expertise in leading the development and delivery of psychological services tailored to the needs of individuals and groups.

• Service Development:
• Develop structured therapeutic frameworks and interventions focusing on trauma recovery, emotional regulation, and resilience.
• Implement evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
• Direct Clinical Services:
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy for children and adolescents with complex trauma histories.
• Conduct psychological assessments and develop individualised treatment plans.
• Supervision and Training:
• Supervise counsellors and trainee psychologists, offering guidance and mentorship in delivering clinical services.
• Lead training sessions on trauma-informed care, mental health awareness, and psychological intervention strategies.
• Programme Monitoring and Evaluation:
• Evaluate programme success and make adjustments to therapeutic approaches as needed.
• Work with management to ensure services meet best practices.
Requirements
• Minimum Qualification: Masters in Clinical Psychology or equivalent.
• Must be registered or eligible for registration with a recognised professional psychology board.

This is a 5-day work week with 44 hours per week.

A Mental Health Advocate Role Awaits!

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Program Coordinator in Mental Health Advocacy. As a key member of our Community Outreach Team, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals at risk of or living with mental health conditions, including dementia, and their caregivers.

Your primary focus will be on outreach, care coordination, and community engagement to promote mental wellness and support those in need. If you possess excellent communication skills, a strong interest in mental health advocacy, and a proactive approach to managing programs, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counselling, and be passionate about making a positive impact in the community. If you're a team player with a heart for mental health, this could be the perfect fit for you.

• Program Planning & Implementation: Develop and implement outreach initiatives, care processes, referrals, and follow-up workflows to ensure individuals receive the right support.
• Community Engagement & Outreach: Conduct needs assessments to identify service gaps and enhance mental health support within the community, build partnerships with agencies and organizations, and stay updated on mental health trends and community needs.
• Client Support & Care Coordination: Provide mental health screenings, conduct client progress monitoring, and offer basic mental health information and emotional support to at-risk individuals and their caregivers.
• Data Management & Reporting: Compile, analyze, and maintain data to track program impact and prepare reports as required.

• Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counselling, strong interest in mental health advocacy, and excellent communication skills.
• Skills: Proactive approach to managing programs, ability to provide basic emotional support to clients and caregivers, good interpersonal skills, and adaptability.

As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

In return for your dedication and hard work, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages collaboration, creativity, and innovation.

Join us in making a positive difference in the lives of individuals and families affected by mental health conditions.

We are seeking an experienced and skilled counsellor to join our team. As a Senior Counsellor, you will be responsible for providing professional counselling services to clients, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to outreach efforts.

• Develop and implement effective outreach strategies to grow the Counselling & Therapy Service.
• Mentor junior staff to enhance their skills and performance.
• Provide assessment and intervention services to clients, including individual and group counselling.
• Document all case-related records accurately and thoroughly.

• Proven experience in working with youths and managing trauma-related cases.
• Excellent knowledge and experience in providing counselling interventions in individual and group settings.
• Master's degree in counselling or equivalent, with at least 7 years of experience in the social service sector.
• Registered counsellor with a recognized professional body.
• Prior experience in providing case and clinical supervision to social service practitioners and/or counsellors.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of our clients and contribute to the growth and development of our organisation. If you are a motivated and experienced counsellor looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.

This is a challenging and rewarding role for an experienced Counsellor or Psychologist. The successful candidate will provide professional counselling services to individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds.