HEAD OF PSYCHOSOCIAL DEPARTMENT

What if dementia care could be more than managing decline — what if it could be about creating joy, connection, and purpose every single day?
At Apex Harmony Lodge, Singapore’s only dedicated dementia-care nursing home, we’re looking for a Head of Psychosocial Department (HOP) who believes the answer is yes!
The Lodge is a 210-bed healthcare facility which provides a safe, nurturing and engaging environment for persons with dementia (PWDs) so that they may thrive and live well. The HOP will be the strategic and operational leader driving AHL’s psychosocial vision. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role leads a multidisciplinary team of psychologists, social workers, and engagement specialists to deliver evidence-based PWD care that improves residents’ quality of life, strengthens family partnerships, and advances sector-wide best practice.
The ideal candidate is a clinical psychologist with leadership and research experience, a strong foundation in elderly and dementia care, and the ability to inspire teams to embrace innovation while staying grounded in compassion and dignity.

REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or related discipline with substantial dementia-care experience.
• Preferably already registered with Singapore Psychological Society
• Minimum 5 years’ leadership in healthcare, eldercare, or dementia-focused settings
• Experience in developing and implementing psychosocial care programmes for PWDs
• Familiarity with Singapore’s eldercare frameworks, subsidies, and regulatory requirements is an advantage
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
  Pay: $6,000.00 - $9,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Professional development

Work Location: In perso