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Christel House Jamaica

CHILD PSYCHOLOGIST(CONSULTANT)

Christel House Jamaica

  • St. Catherine
  • See description
  • Permanent full-time
  • Updated 19/05/2026
  • HRM
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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. 

 

  1. 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. 

 

  1. 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. 

 

  1. 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 

 

Ref: CHILD PSYCHOLOGIST(CONSULTANT)
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