Clinical Psychologist

Duties

• A Clinical Psychologist is mainly deployed on
• (a) providing counselling and critical incident psychological support services for Force members;
• (b) conducting training courses in psychological aspects of Police work;
• (c) running psychological wellness promotion programmes for Force members;
• (d) providing organisational psychological support to police recruitment and selection;
• (e) rendering psychological support to police operations and crime investigation; and
• (f) conducting research on topics related to policing.
• (Note: May be required to work irregular hours.)

Entry Requirements

Candidates should have

(a) a Master Degree in Clinical Psychology from a Hong Kong university, or equivalent [Note (1)];

(b) met the language proficiency requirements of ‘Level 2’ result in the Use of English paper and ‘Level 1’ result in the Use of Chinese paper in the Common Recruitment Examination, or equivalent [Note (2)]; and be able to speak fluent Cantonese and English; and

(c) a pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law test [Note (3)].

(Note: Preference will be given to candidates who are members of the Register of Clinical Psychologists accredited by the Department of Health.)

Pay

Master Pay Scale Point 27 (HK$63,100 per month) to Master Pay Scale Point 44 (HK$122,045 per month)

Terms of Appointment

A new recruit will normally be appointed on civil service probationary terms for three years. Upon passage of probation bar, he/she may be considered for appointment on the prevailing permanent terms.

How to Apply

Applicants must apply online on or before 13 August 2026 through the G.F. 340 Online Application System of the Civil Service Bureau (<https://www.csb.gov.hk>), or through the “HKPF Recruit” Mobile Application downloaded from Google Play, Apple App Store and HUAWEI AppGallery.

Applications which are incomplete, or submitted in person, by post, by fax or by e-mail, or without copies of the relevant supporting documents, or if the relevant supporting documents are received after the below specified dates or are insufficient will NOT be accepted.

Applicants should state clearly in their application forms the details of their academic qualifications and working experience. Applicants should also submit copies of the required supporting documents, including copies of (a) certificates and transcripts in support of the academic qualifications; (b) supporting documents of working experience; and (c) supporting documents of level of proficiency in Chinese and English Languages, by e-mail to <[email hidden]> on or before 20 August 2026. Applicants should specify the title of the post being applied for and the on-line application number in the e-mail subject, and quote the on-line application number on every page of the copies of the supporting documents.

Candidates who are selected for interview will normally receive an invitation in about 8 to 10 weeks from the closing date for application. Longer time may be required under certain circumstances, e.g. when a large number of applications are received. Those who are not invited for interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.