The Centre for Forensic Mental Health (CFMH) in the Psychology & Social Services (PSS) division works with youth/adult offenders and their families to provide psychological assessment and therapy services, conducts training and provides consultation services in clinical forensic psychology to internal partners within MSF as well external partners such as VWOs, hospitals, and other ministries.
If you have a special interest in working with youth/adult offenders and their families, come join a team of dynamic and passionate professionals. There will also be opportunities for research and programme evaluation in areas of offending behaviour. Continual clinical training and supervision will be provided.
Ministry Of Social And Family Development
Psychologist (Centre for Forensic Mental Health), PSS/PSG
Permanent/Contract
Closing on 15 Apr 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
At CFMH, you will provide empirically-based, specialised assessment and treatment for adolescents and adults who have engaged in offending behaviours, in order to rehabilitate and empower them to lead socially responsible lives. You will:
• Provide psychological assessment and evidence-based therapy services, as well as conduct training for our partners and stakeholders
• Provide consultation services to internal partners in MSF as well external partners such as VWOs, hospitals, and other ministries
What we are looking for
• Minimally a Master’s degree in Applied, Clinical or Forensic Psychology
• At least 3 years of experience in Applied, Clinical or Forensic Psychology setting after completion of postgraduate degree is preferred
• Good report writing skills
• Effective interpersonal skills to engage both internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
About your application process
This job is closing on 15 Apr 2026.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Ministry Of Social And Family Development or the wider Public Service.
About Ministry Of Social And Family Development
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