Total 23 job vacancies by Institute Of Mental Health

Responsibilities:

Under the direction and guidance of the Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for providing basic nursing care, promoting a therapeutic environment and assisting the multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of care for our patients.

Requirements:

• Professional Certificate / NITEC in Nursing (please submit the transcript along with your resume)
• Must be enrolled with Singapore Nursing Board
• No working experience required
• Willing to do shift work

We provide:

• 5 days work week arrangement
• Training and development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Handles calls and enquiries from the General Line and Appointment Line to provide information on IMH’s services to patients and the public
• Assists in scheduling appointments for patients and/or provides information related to appointments to patients respectively
• Performs administrative duties such as filing referral documents, department’s records, updating rosters and department statistics reports
• Performs other duties assigned by supervisor

Requirements

• A/Diploma levels or equivalent with call centre, patient care/customer service experience
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills
• Applicants with previous experience in call centre are welcome to apply
• Willing to do 3 shifts work (Morning shift: 7am-2pm, Mid shift: 2pm-9pm, Night shift: 9pm-7am)

Pre-Registration Pharmacists / Pharmacists

The Institute of Mental Health is a 2,000 bed acute tertiary psychiatric hospital. We offer a comprehensive range of psychiatric, rehabilitative and counselling services for children, adolescents, adults and the elderly.

The Challenges

You will provide patient-centred services to the different sub-specialties of psychiatry and mental health. You will:

• provide professional and clinical services
• attend multi-disciplinary rounds to contribute to patients’ drug therapy management and answer drug queries
• provide pharmaceutical care services
• provide medication education and counselling
• provide drug information services
• conduct training and education sessions
• run medication management clinic for outpatients
• supervise a team of Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants
• participate in clinical research

The Requirements
• Degree in Pharmacy that is registrable in Singapore
• Pharmacists with hospital working experience are preferred (Pre-Registration Pharmacists are welcome to apply).

• Candidates with multiple years of releant experience will be considered for a Senior Pharmacist position.

You will be responsible for the delivery of services in the Medical Social Work Department, while working closely with other multi-disciplinary professionals to pursue holistic care for patients. You will provide direct social work services, including casework, groupwork, counseling, making home-visits, conducting assessment interviews on patients and their family members and also conducting family psycho-education programmes. Candidates with family therapy experience will take on a larger portfolio of therapy cases.

Requirements

• Master / Graduate Diploma / Bachelor Degree in Social Work or Family Therapy
• Those with experience in children/addiction/mental health services or programmes will be preferred
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team
• For those who are applying for the position of Senior Medical Social Worker, you should have at least 5 years of relevant work experience

The physiotherapist is on a journey from novice, progressing towards an intermediate practitioner. He/she is consolidating skills and experience and preparing for a higher level of functioning.

The physiotherapist has a comprehensive, and broad theoretical knowledge base within a professional field of practice and an awareness of the boundaries of that knowledge. The physiotherapist is expected to deliver safe and effective clinical services in routine environments.

He/she can be entrusted to work with a considerable degree of autonomy. He/she may take on responsibility to support supervision of junior staff and support staff or training,and may be assigned with some additional responsibilities or accountability to services or resource management for exposure and selected development in educator, researcher and/or leadership roles.

The job functions and responsibilities are described below.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Practice & Improvement

Quality Care

• Maintain consistent standards of care (including clinical and service)
• Maintain and manage workload
• Assist in clinical practice improvement or quality improvement activities/projects

Safe & Effective Care

• Maintain zero harm to patient
• Fulfil minimum standard of clinical competency
• Contribute to care effectiveness e.g. documentation of outcomes

Education

Clinical Supervision & Mentoring

• Assist in supervision and training for the junior staff/ therapy support staff

Facilitation of Education

• Conduct health profession education/ training (i.e. in-service) to intra-department colleagues
• Facilitate education (i.e. group sessions/ public forum/ workshops) to patients/ public
• Conduct health profession education/ training (i.e. workshops and seminars) with support

Planning & Development

• Organize, coordinate and provide continuing education to colleagues with guidance
• Develop education resources (i.e. training manuals, patient education content) with guidance

Research & Innovation

Update Knowledge in Practice

• Apply and demonstrate evidence-based practice

Develop Research & Innovation

• Participate in research/ innovation (clinical transformation, care redesign) projects (i.e. study design/ data collection/ analysis)

Create & Communicate Evidence

• Develop abstracts/ posters/ oral presentations with guidance

Leadership & Management

Manage Services & Resources

• Manage services and resources to achieve department/ institution strategic goals and outcome targets with guidance

Collaboration & Communication

• Co- lead department workgroups/ teams to deliver/ improve/ transform service and care to meet current and emerging needs
• Participate in department projects

Plan, Influence & Lead Change

• Manage information and data (i.e. service data, performance indicators) to identify gaps and potential areas of change with guidance
• Evaluate and present findings to the department to influence change with guidance

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

• A Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy with clinical and supervisory competency
• PC literate Experience with ideally at least 2 years of relevant working experience.

Professional Registration

• Registered with Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC)
• Possess valid Practicing Certificate from AHPC, Singapore.

Responsibilities:

Under the direction and guidance of the Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for providing basic nursing care, promoting a therapeutic environment and assisting the multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of care for our patients.

Requirements:

• Professional Certificate / NITEC in Nursing (please submit the transcript along with your resume)
• Must be enrolled with Singapore Nursing Board
• No working experience required
• Willing to do shift work

We provide:

• 5 days work week arrangement
• Training and development opportunities

Working in a multi-disciplinary team, you will be responsible to provide quality nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care to meet the needs of the patients.

You will also be responsible for maintaining standards for professional nursing practice and working cooperatively with other members of the healthcare team to provide integrated care.

Requirements:
- Diploma / Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- Must be registered with Singapore Nursing Board
- No work experience required

We provide:
- 5 days work week arrangement
- Training and development opportunities

The Therapy Assistant will be joining our Adult NeuroDevelopmental Service (ANDS) to carry out therapeutic interventions/activities for the patients in this service.

Job responsibilities:

- Facilitate to carry out observation in the ward that includes:

• Behaviour observation methods (i.e. ABC chart, frequency monitoring, Setting Event Checklist)
• Communication style of patients
• Activities of daily living

- Carry out prescribed sensory, behavioural and communication strategies with selected patients.

- Train, supervise, maintain the functional skills of patients in the areas of basic activities for daily living, community living, social and recreational participation.

- Building individualized resources for the patients. To assist in improvement projects and construction of therapy materials (such as compilation of communication passports, doing up materials/visuals for activities, taking photo of new patients).

- To be communication partners for patients (such as intensive interaction and communicating with patients).

- Work closely and collaboratively with allied health professionals in the implementation of ward-based programmes and/or transition to community-based programmes for ANDS patients including portering for activities.

- To attend all necessary trainings and courses recommended by ANDS team including On Job Trainings and inservices.

- To complete documentation daily and to be co-signed by clinical supervisors by the end of the day.

- Adhere to infection control guidelines as stipulated in NHG/ IMH’s policy.

- Any other assigned tasks by the Reporting Officer and Clinical Supervisors.

Education and Experience Qualifications

1. NITEC/Higher NITEC qualifications in Paramedic & Emergency Care, Community Care & Social Services or Nursing, with at least 2 years of related work experience, or
2. Diploma qualifications in Health Sciences, sports, Physical Health or other related disciplines
3. Proficient in Microsoft Office
4. Team player with good communication and interpersonal skills
5. A passion to work with patients, and a good learning attitude
6. Experience in working with persons with intellectual disability and/or autism spectrum disorders is preferred

Our Social Work Assistants will be responsible for providing support service to the Medical Social Workers (MSWs) in the Medical Social Work Department.

Such support services include:

• Providing frontline service to man the outpatient clinics counters
• Attending to clinic patients’ and their families’ enquiries
• Administering welfare schemes
• Conducting financial assessment interviews
• Supporting MSWs to provide casework follow-up
• Making home visits, accompanying and escorting patients on errands
• Arranging for employment opportunities for patients
• Providing administrative support for keeping and compilation of statistics
• Handling reception and other office clerical duties.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or O-level
• Experience in a related field is preferred
• Good communication and strong interpersonal skills

Remuneration will commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Experienced candidates may be considered for a Senior Social Work Assistant position with us.

Only shortlisted candidate will be notified.

Position: Speech Therapist

Department: Speech Therapy

Job Description:

We are looking for a Senior/Speech Therapist who has experiences in working with adults and children. The candidate should have a good foundation in assessing and providing intervention/therapy to people with communication and/or swallowing difficulties and has commitment in providing high-quality care for people with mental health conditions and special needs.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Perform comprehensive assessments to assess and manage communication and swallowing disorders
2. Develop and implement personalised treatment plan
3. Work with family, communication partners and other stakeholders to support individual’s progress
4. Support the expansions of Speech Therapy services
5. Keep up to date with the latest evidence-based practices

Requirements:

Competency

1. Strong communication and interpersonal skills
2. Able to work independently
3. Able to use basic Microsoft Office tools

Educational and Professional Requirements

1. Bachelor of Speech Pathology (or equivalent) recognised by Singapore AHPC
2. Registered with AHPC
3. Preferably with a minimum of 3-year experiences in both paediatrics and adult settings

Do kindly note that experienced candidates may be considered for a Senior Speech Therapist position with us.

About IMH:

The Institute of Mental Health (IMH) in Singapore, established in 1928, is a premier 2,000-bed psychiatric hospital nestled in Buangkok Green Medical Park, providing comprehensive mental health services across 50 inpatient wards and 7 outpatient clinics, while also playing a pivotal role in training the next generation of mental health professionals through the NHG-AHPL Residency Programme and collaborations with local academic institutions.

Working in a multi-disciplinary team, you will be responsible to provide quality nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care to meet the needs of the patients.

You will also be responsible for maintaining standards for professional nursing practice and working cooperatively with other members of the healthcare team to provide integrated care.

Requirements:
- Diploma / Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- Must be registered with Singapore Nursing Board
- No work experience required

We provide:
- 5 days work week arrangement
- Training and development opportunities

Responsibilities:

Under the direction and guidance of the Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for providing basic nursing care, promoting a therapeutic environment and assisting the multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of care for our patients.

Requirements:

• Professional Certificate / NITEC in Nursing (please submit the transcript along with your resume)
• Must be enrolled with Singapore Nursing Board
• No working experience required
• Willing to do shift work

We provide:

• 5 days work week arrangement
• Training and development opportunities

Responsibilities:

1. Provide home-based psychosocial rehabilitation, follow-up on treatment and support to patients and their caregivers in the community.
2. Plan, implement and document effective and comprehensive care plan with the multidisciplinary team for client on identified problems/needs.
3. Monitor clients’ progress, supervise their medication and administer injections as prescribed by the doctor.
4. Collaborate with the Community Nurses from other PHIs in the management of clients.
5. Conduct sharing and training for Community Partners.

Requirements:

1. Registered Nurse with SNB
2. Possess a Registered Mental Health Nurse /Adv Dip Mental Health or other relevant qualifications (e.g. social work, counseling, psychology)
3. Working experience in psychiatric setting (with Adv Dip in Mental Health) with at least 6 months of experience in acute setting, or experience in psychiatric setting for at least 4 years and 6 months of experience in acute setting
4. Passion to work in the community
5. Possess good interpersonal, communication, writing & IT skills
6. Familiar with healthcare environment
7. Able to work independently with good decision-making skills

Working in a multi-disciplinary team, you will be responsible to provide quality nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care to meet the needs of the patients.

You will also be responsible for maintaining standards for professional nursing practice and working cooperatively with other members of the healthcare team to provide integrated care.

Requirements:
- Diploma / Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- Must be registered with Singapore Nursing Board
- No work experience required

We provide:
- 5 days work week arrangement
- Training and development opportunities

Pre-Registration Pharmacists / Pharmacists

The Institute of Mental Health is a 2,000 bed acute tertiary psychiatric hospital. We offer a comprehensive range of psychiatric, rehabilitative and counselling services for children, adolescents, adults and the elderly.

The Challenges

You will provide patient-centred services to the different sub-specialties of psychiatry and mental health. You will:

• provide professional and clinical services
• attend multi-disciplinary rounds to contribute to patients’ drug therapy management and answer drug queries
• provide pharmaceutical care services
• provide medication education and counselling
• provide drug information services
• conduct training and education sessions
• run medication management clinic for outpatients
• supervise a team of Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants
• participate in clinical research

The Requirements
• Degree in Pharmacy that is registrable in Singapore
• Pharmacists with hospital working experience are preferred (Pre-Registration Pharmacists are welcome to apply).