Clinical Psychologist (Contract)

Branch: National Office

Division: Victim Services

Grade: (HCG/ALH 3)

Supervision Received From: Director Victim Services Division

Nature of Supervision: Periodic supervision based on functional policies

Job Purpose
Under the direction of the Director Victim Services Division the incumbent is required to provide  assessment and treatment methodologies as well as  emotional and technical support to victims of crime. In addition, the incumbent is required to guide the  work of the Regional Directors and Victim Services  Managers through the development and implementation of Clinical Psychological Programmes  for and provide interrelationship with clients in  keeping with professional standards:

• provide individual, family, or group psychotherapy
• design and implement behaviour modification programs

Qualification and Experience

• Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology OR Clinical Social Work;
• Three (3) to five (5) years relevant work experience in a psychosocial environment with therapeutic interventions (preferably with the government);
• Experience in program development and  social administration environment;
• Experience in Research, Clinical Interventions;
• Competent in Microsoft Office Suite i.e. Word,  Excel, PowerPoint etc.

Responsibilities

• To develop and implement psychological interventions for use by technical
  staff within the Division;
  • Leads the implementation of victim support strategies and planning capabilities within assigned region;
  • Designs and develops behaviour modification activities and various forms of inventories and procedures in order to maintain a standardized operation at the Regional level;
  • Manages the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure the delivery of high quality client service;
  • Coordinates the development, design and implementation of appropriate 
    therapeutic interventions for victims;
  • Tracks and monitors the implementation of Victim Support Programmes including client services at the Regional and Parish levels;
  • Monitors the Parish Offices to ensure the maintenance of high levels of service to clients and stakeholders;
• To provide high level clinical psychological services to victims of crime in keeping with established standards for interventions;
  • Designs and implements behaviour modifications programmes;
  • Conducts interviews, psychological tests and assessments on clients to determine psychological disorders;
  • Interpret psychological and  assessments/tests and make diagnosis;
  • Provides relevant therapeutic interventions such as group and individual counselling to clients;
  • Develops and implements appropriate case treatment plans;
  • Ascertains the scope, type, frequency, level, intensity and duration of  treatment;
  • Discusses case treatment intervention  with clients;
  • Consults with technical staff at the  Regional and Parish levels re complex cases;
  • Conducts visitations, make observations of clients individually or in group settings;
  • Employs the use of a variety of treatment methods to effect therapy including Psychotherapy, Behaviour Modification etc.;
  • Develops reports on clients and maintains relevant records;
  • Attends court session on behalf of  victims as necessary;
  • Leads the development and implementation of training programmes  for staff;
  • Monitors and evaluates the use of case intervention throughout the island;
  • Delivers counselling and other therapy to victims;
  • Refers clients to other specialist institutions, or support services as necessary;
  • Coordinates along with regions relevant  psychological programmes across the island.
• To forge partnerships and appropriate linkages with stakeholders fostering development.
  
  • Liaises with the Regional/Victim Support Managers to guide the development of appropriate case treatment  interventions for victim support in the parish;
  • Implements various procedures developed in the delivery of client services and guides the design of inventories;
  • Monitors and evaluates the  implementation of policies and  procedures to ensure the delivery of  high quality client service;
  • Conducts impact assessment studies on  client services and on the satisfaction of stakeholders;
  • Coordinates and collaborates with MOJ’s  Research Agenda;
  • Participates in the conduct of promotional meetings to showcase the work of the VSD;
  • Seeks feedback from internal and external stakeholders with regard to their satisfaction with the level of  service provided;
  • Makes presentation on victim support  issues at events, Seminars, Conferences, and Symposiums.
  • Sets up appointments for staff debriefing in collaboration with Regional  Directors.

Strategic objectives

• To support the Director in the formulation of the Victim Support Policy and Strategy;
• To develop psychological intervention and methodologies to promote victim wellness for use by technical staff within the Region and guide the work of the Programmes Manager;
• To provide high level clinical psychological services to victims of crime in keeping with established standards for interventions;
• To forge partnerships and appropriate  linkages with stakeholders fostering development.
• To feed into research consultations with  Regional Directors and Victim Services Managers to assess the services provided to  victims of crime.

Key outputs

• Number and quality of cases processed;
• Counselling sessions conducted;
• Inventories and standard procedures implemented according to guidelines;
• Relationships with stakeholders developed and enhanced;
• Effective client service delivered;
• Case treatment interventions developed and implemented;
• Case write-ups/reports prepared;
• Quality of interventions developed and implemented;
• Reports collated and prepared;
• Operational Plan and Budget prepared;
• Work-plans and Performance Reports developed.

Final output

• The provision of efficient and effective psychological services that provide impact
  at the National level that supports the MOJ’s Justice Reform Agenda and guides
  the Ministry of Justice’s programme of intervention on behalf of crime Victims.

Authority

• Assign, approve and prioritise interventions;
• Recommend changes/amendments in respect to client services;
• Provide policy/procedural advice to the Director Victim Services;
• Diagnose behaviour/mental conditions;
• Act upon referrals from Regional Directors and Programmes Manager.

Specific knowledge

• Good knowledge of Social Work Interventions
• Clinical Diagnostic skills
• Good analytical and investigative skills
• Counselling skills and theories
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to cope with trauma
• Operate efficiently under stress
• Good time management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• High security awareness
• Very high level of confidentiality, tact and diplomacy
• Highly motivated

Competencies

• Leadership
• Negotiating
• Problem Solving / Analysis
• Interpersonal skills
• Customer Relations
• Communication skills both oral and written
• Planning and Organising
• Integrity/Ethics

Salary

$2,254,290 per annum and travelling allowances at the rate of $894,924 (with motor car) $362,472 (without motor car)

Note

Kindly submit cover letter and resume along with the name, telephone number and email address of two (2) references, one must be a former/current  supervisor no later than March 28, 2022 to:
Director, Human Resource Management and Development
Ministry of Justice
61 Constant Spring Road,
Kingston 10.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Contact

Director,

Human Resource Management and Development
Ministry of Justice
61 Constant Spring Road,
Kingston 10

 

Email: careers@moj.gov.jm

Base Salary: Undisclosed