We are seeking an experienced, compassionate, and highly skilled Senior Clinical Psychologist to join our team at a residential addiction treatment facility. This senior role is pivotal in providing psychological assessment, evidence-based therapeutic interventions, and clinical supervision. The successful candidate will serve as a leader within the multidisciplinary team, guiding clinical practice and promoting recovery and well-being among residents.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct psychological assessments and deliver psychotherapy for individuals with substance and/or behavioural addictions and co-occurring mental health conditions in a residential setting
- Develop, implement, and oversee individualized treatment plans, ensuring integration of evidence-based therapies tailored to client needs
- Facilitate group therapy sessions and psychoeducation workshops, modelling best practices in recovery-focused interventions within a biopsychosocial framework
- Provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and guidance to junior psychologists, counsellors, and recovery support staff
- Collaborate closely with psychiatrists, medical professionals, nurses, and recovery coaches to ensure cohesive multidisciplinary care
- Lead case formulation discussions, contribute to treatment strategies, and monitor client progress in clinical meetings
- Offer crisis intervention and clinical leadership during acute distress or substance-use related emergencies
- Contribute to program development, evaluation, and continuous improvement of therapeutic services
- Maintain high standards of clinical documentation and ethical practice in line with legal and professional requirements
- Stay abreast of advancements in addiction treatment, evidence-based interventions, and clinical psychology research, integrating new knowledge into practice and team development
Requirements:
- Master's or doctoral degree in clinical psychology from an accredited institution
- Registered with the Malaysian Allied Health Professions Council (MAHPC) (required)
- Full membership with the Malaysian Society of Clinical Psychology (MSCP) (preferred)
- Minimum 5 years of clinical experience as a clinical psychologist
- Demonstrated expertise in addiction treatment and co-occurring mental health conditions
- Strong leadership, supervisory, and mentoring skills
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities
- Compassionate, nonjudgmental, and client-centred approach
- Skilled in facilitating both individual and group therapy settings
- Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment
- Commitment to professional growth and continuous learning
- Passion for advancing clinical excellence in addiction treatment
Work Schedule:
Full-time, Monday to Friday (9:00 AM 6:00 PM) with hybrid work flexibility
How to Apply:
To apply, kindly send your resume to[Confidential Information]
Note: Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is subject to a drug screening.
We look forward to welcoming you to our team and embarking on this rewarding journey together!
