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Full-time / Part-time Contract Clinical Psychologist (Child Assessment Service) (Non-civil Service Vacancy) (Job Number: 49112 (Full-time)/ 49113 (Part-time))

Salary:

For full-time position: Monthly salary at HK$61,865 – HK$82,330 depending on relevant qualification and experience, plus end-of-contract gratuity.

For part-time position: HK$525 per hour

Job Descriptions

A Contract Clinical Psychologist is mainly deployed to–

(a) perform psychological assessments and follow-on management for new referral and review cases;

(b) attend case conferences and collaborate with other members of the multi-disciplinary assessment team in the management of children with developmental-behavioural problems or disorders; and

(c) organise interim support services in partnership with families and communities and participate in public and professional education activities.

Entry Requirements:

Candidates should have –

(a) a Master degree in Clinical Psychology from a Hong Kong university, or equivalent;

(b) met the language proficiency requirements of “Level 1” results in the two language papers (Use of Chinese and Use of English) in the Common Recruitment Examination, or equivalent ^Note; and be able to speak fluent Cantonese and English; and

Extra requirement for applying Part-time position:

(c) a minimum of two years' working experience in psychological assessments and/or support work in child development or related services

Applicants should submit copies of relevant documents in support of their (a) qualification in Clinical Psychology; (b) language proficiency; and (c) relevant working experience.

Note:

(i) The results of the Use of Chinese (UC) and Use of English (UE) papers in the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE) are classified as Level 2, Level 1 or Fail, with Level 2 being the highest.

(ii) Level 5 or above in Chinese Language of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE); or Grade C or above in Chinese Language and Culture or Chinese Language and Literature of the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE), are accepted as equivalent to Level 2 in the UC paper of the CRE. Level 4 in Chinese Language of the HKDSEE; or Grade D in Chinese Language and Culture or Chinese Language and Literature of the HKALE, are accepted as equivalent to Level 1 in the UC paper of the CRE.

(iii) Level 5 or above in English Language of the HKDSEE; or Grade C or above in Use of English of the HKALE; or Grade C or above in English Language of the General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) (GCE A Level), are accepted as equivalent to Level 2 in the UE paper of the CRE. Level 4 in English Language of the HKDSEE; or Grade D in Use of English of the HKALE; or Grade D in English Language of the GCE A Level, are accepted as equivalent to Level 1 in the UE paper of the CRE.

(iv) Applicants with an overall band of 6.5 or above with no subtest score below band 6 obtained in the same sitting in the Academic Module of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) within the two-year validity period of the test are accepted as equivalent to Level 2 in the UE paper of the CRE.  The IELTS test result must be valid on any date during the application period.

Application

Successful candidates will be appointed on non-civil service contract terms.  Renewal of contract will be subject to the service need of the Department and the performance of the candidate.

Application forms [G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023)] are obtainable from any Home Affairs Enquiry Centres of District Offices, Home Affairs Department or any Job Centres of the Employment Services Division, Labour Department. The said form can also be downloaded from the Civil Service Bureau’s website (http://www.csb.gov.hk).

The new version of application form for Government jobs G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023) has been in use with effect from 26 July 2023.  Candidates who make applications on or after 26 July 2023 should use the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023).  If candidates submit the old version form (G.F. 340 (Rev. 3/2013)), they will be required to fill in the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023) afresh and submit it within seven days upon request. If candidates fail to submit the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023) within the stipulated deadline, their applications will not be processed further.

Completed application forms submitted in person or by post should reach the below contact address together with copies of supporting documents listed in the entry requirements.  Please specify “Application for the position of Contract Clinical Psychologist (Child Assessment Service)” on the envelope.  To avoid delayed or unsuccessful delivery of applications by post, please ensure that the correct address is clearly printed or written on the envelope and sufficient postage has been affixed before posting.  Mail items bearing insufficient postage will not be delivered to this Department and will be returned to the sender or disposed of by the Hongkong Post, where appropriate.  Applicants will bear any consequences arising from paying insufficient postage.  Applicants may also apply online through the Civil Service Bureau’s website (http://www.csb.gov.hk).  Applications submitted by fax or e-mail will not be accepted. 

For applicants who apply on-line, they should submit copies of the required supporting documents by post to the below contact address within one week after the application.  The on-line application number should be quoted on the envelope and copies of the supporting documents.  Please do not send originals of transcripts/certificates.

If candidates fail to provide the supporting documents as required, their applications will not be considered.  Applicants are encouraged to provide their email addresses on the application forms.  Candidates who are selected for interview will normally receive an invitation (by email or by post) in about six to eight weeks.  Those who are not invited for interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.

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