Clinical Psychologist

Minimum required knowledge & experience: · University degree in Clinical Psychology · 2 - 3 years work experience in similar function · Good knowledge of spoken and written English · Good computer skills Standard function description: · The clinical psychologist identifies patients in need for psychosocial support and · Helps defines activity plans to assist patients and caregivers in achieving effective personal, social educational development and adjustment. SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES · Conducts Psychosocial Assessment upon admission of new patients and determine if further intervention is needed · Provides psychosocial care through brief supportive psychotherapy for selected cases, ensuring availability of social support to plan discharge home · Observes and evaluates patients and makes suggestions for improvement · Ensures patient security is maintained at all times of counseling · Refers patients to Psychiatric help when recommended by the managing surgeon · Attends Multidisciplinary meetings, coordinates activities with members of the team in the interest of good patient care and smooth operations · Participates in training, and supervision sessions as required · Keeps written records of individual patient assessment and care with a brief final summary, and of group activities if applicable. · Keeps statistics on all activities, as required and provides reports monthly · Abides by the ICRC policies and procedures