CHILD PSYCHOLOGIST(CONSULTANT)

Role Description 

Christel House Jamaica is seeking a compassionate and highly  skilled Child Psychologist (Consultant) to support the emotional wellbeing and healthy development of students within our school community. The Child Psychologist plays a critical role in providing psychological assessment, therapeutic intervention, and counselling services to students experiencing emotional, behavioural, developmental, or psychosocial challenges. 

Qualifications and Experience  

Minimum Qualification and Experience: 

• Master’s Degree in Child Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, or a related discipline. 

• Licensed as a Counsellor with the Council of Professions Supplementary to Medicine (CPSM) in Jamaica, or eligible for registration. 

• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience working with children in a school, clinical, or social services setting. 

• Training in therapeutic interventions such as Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), or Trauma-Focused Approaches would be an asset. 

• Experience in educational assessment would be an asset. 

Required Skills and Specialised Techniques 

• In-depth knowledge of child and adolescent development. 

• Strong understanding of behavioural, emotional, learning, and developmental disorders. 

• Knowledge of trauma-informed and child-centred therapeutic approaches. 

• Strong psychological assessment, observation, and analytical skills. 

• Excellent counselling, therapeutic, and interpersonal skills. 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills when engaging with students, parents, and staff. 

• Ability to prepare psychological reports, maintain case documentation, and manage confidential information. 

• High level of emotional intelligence, empathy, and professionalism. 

• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment. 

• Strong problem-solving, time management, and organisational skills. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and electronic record systems. 

Key Responsibilities 

1. Psychological Assessment and Intervention 

• Conduct psychological assessments and screenings for students. 

• Identify emotional, behavioral, developmental, and learning challenges affecting students. 

• Develop and implement individualised intervention and behavior support plans. 

• Provide individual, group, and family counselling and therapeutic services. 

• Deliver age-appropriate, evidence-based psychological interventions. 

• Monitor, document, and evaluate student progress and outcomes. 

• Prepare psychological reports, case notes, and professional recommendations. 

2. Student Support Collaboration  

• Provide guidance to teachers and school staff on managing students’ emotional and behavioural needs. 

• Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and student support meetings. 

• Collaborate with parents, caregivers, and external service providers when necessary. 

• Support crisis intervention and safeguarding processes. 

• Promote positive mental health, resilience, and social-emotional learning among students. 

3. Prevention Wellbeing and Initiatives  

• Contribute to preventative mental health programmes and psycho-educational workshops. 

• Support school-wide student wellbeing initiatives. 

• Promote and uphold the Christel House model, values, and culture. 

4. Compliance and Professional Practise  

• Ensure adherence to Jamaican labour laws and Christel House International HR standards. 

• Ensure compliance with ethical standards, child protection policies, and confidentiality requirements. 

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date student records. 

• Participate in professional development, training, and workshops. 

• Support organisational initiatives and programmes aligned with student wellbeing. 

• Perform any other duties assigned within the scope of the role. 

Special Working Conditions 

• Must be able to engage in physical activity and student interaction within the school environment. 

All applications should be submitted no later than Friday, May 29, 2026, to:  

 Human Resources Talent and Culture Officer  

Christel House Jamaica   

Dobson’s Farm,  

Twickenham Park,  

 Spanish Town,   

St. Catherine  

Jamaica