11 Mental Health jobs in Malaysia

Main Purposes of Role :

• To work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health

Key Accountabilities:

• To provide various outpatient mental health services with the goal of patient recovery
• To conduct intakes and monitor individual, group and family therapies
• To develop service plans and conduct reviews as needed through the duration of treatment
• To complete and maintain documentation according to HIPAA compliant guidelines
• To maintain appointment schedule and appropriate case notes in Theranest
• To attend case conferences and collaborate with other mental health providers or educational institutions
• To submit documentation regarding regulatory paperwork (i.e., CPAM) in a timely manner
• To attend regular meetings with your supervisor
• To participate in community based mental health initiatives
• To participate in continuing education

Personal Specifications:

Qualifications

· Master’s degree, or higher, in Psychology, Counseling or related field

· Must be registered with the Cayman Islands Council for Professions Allied with Medicine (CPAM)

· Must be licensed in your home country in the area of psychology, clinical social work, or related field

Experience

· Substantial and successful experience supporting individuals with a wide range of abilities and needs

· At least 5 years clinical experience

Skills/ Qualities

· Excellent organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines

· Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information

· Maintains acceptable attendance record and is punctual

· Ability to gather, analyze and interpret data for effective target setting

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

· Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and provide support through coaching

Disposition

· Commitment to carry out the mission and vision of Hope Academy

· To be interested in young people, how they learn and in developing ways of removing barriers to learning

· To believe in the importance of team work and a collaborative approach

· To maintain a warm and approachable manner towards staff and students

sector:

sub-sector: Mental Health

type: Temporary

location: South West

Are you a Mental Health Social Worker looking for flexible temporary work?

Sensible Staffing is currently recruiting Mental Health Social Workers to work across a variety of settings, including:
NHS Mental Health Services
Private Hospitals
Local Councils
Community-Based Mental Health Services
Other Specialist Providers

We welcome applications from social workers with experience in at least one of these settings who are eager to expand their skills across different areas of mental health support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct mental health assessments and develop care plans in line with individual needs.
• Work with service users experiencing a range of mental health conditions, supporting their recovery and well-being .
• Collaborate with NHS teams, private healthcare providers, social services, and voluntary organizations .
• Provide safeguarding support and risk management for vulnerable individuals.
• Support hospital discharge planning, crisis intervention, and community reintegration.
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.

Requirements:

Degree in Social Work (or equivalent qualification).
Registered with Social Work England (or relevant body) .
Experience in at least one of the following areas: NHS, private hospitals, councils, or community-based mental health services .
Knowledge of relevant legislation (Mental Health Act, Care Act, Mental Capacity Act).
Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team .
A compassionate and proactive approach to supporting individuals with mental health needs.

Why Work with Sensible Staffing?

Competitive pay rates and flexible working arrangements.
Opportunities to gain experience across multiple mental health settings .
Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant.
Access to exclusive job opportunities across the NHS, private sector, and local authorities.

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Job Title: On-site Mental Health Professional

Working Arrangement: Rotational Shifts

About the Role:

We’re hiring compassionate and qualified Onsite Mental Health Professionals to join our growing team in Penang! This is a full-time role where you'll deliver impactful one-on-one and group wellness sessions for corporate clients, helping individuals improve mental health, emotional resilience, and overall wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct wellness sessions per working day (individual or group-based) as required by the client.
• Maintain clinical documentation and session notes in line with best practices.
• Participate in clinical supervision activities to maintain professional growth.
• Collaborate with client-facing teams to ensure quality and relevance of wellness support.
• Be available to serve diverse lines of business.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree (must-have) in Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Health Psychology, Guidance Counselling , or Psychotherapy .
• Minimum 3 years post-graduate clinical experience , including individual sessions and group facilitation.
• Fully licensed and registered with Malaysian regulatory bodies (e.g., LKM, MHSCP, MSCP ). Proof of registration must be submitted prior to onboarding.
• Demonstrated advanced English fluency , both written and spoken.
• Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and cultural sensitivity.
• A commitment to ethical practice, confidentiality, and professional standards.

What We Offer:

• Purpose-driven work that makes a real difference in people’s lives.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Regular clinical supervision and CPD opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.

Ready to Empower Others?

If you're a licensed mental health professional passionate about wellness and making a difference through individual and group interventions, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of our mission to drive healthier workplaces and communities.

This is a PRN/Per Diem position as a Mental Health Technician and Driver for our Outpatient services. The Outpatient Tech is responsible for providing direct patient care and transportation services to all patients with emotional or psychiatric disorders. In this position you would be responsible in supporting the therapeutic milieu and ensuring the safety and well-being of our patients.

Essential Duties:

• Participate in patients' treatment plans by monitoring patients' progress, communicating information regarding patients' behavior to other members of treatment team.
• Maintains communication with patient, family members, and referral sources in patients' interest.
• Co-facilitates educational and community groups within the context of the adolescent treatment program encouraging and facilitating patients' participation in therapeutic activities.
• Supervises patients to ensure their safety and their involvement in treatment and during transport.
• Participate in maintaining the therapeutic milieu on the unit, enforces the level system or other methods of behavior management.
• Maintain patient, program, department, and related documentation.
• Orient new patients to unit, program and milieu.
• Carry out general nursing assistance as assigned and supervised by nurse in charge.
• Maintains a safe, orderly, and therapeutic physical environment for patients.
• Assists patients in carrying out activities of daily living, when congruent with the patients' treatment plan and needs, age, and developmental level.
• Carry out clerical/administrative assignment to support patient care and department and hospital operations.
• Transports patients to and from the hospital and other locations, in a van or bus, for special activities.
• Completes all required transportation reports.
• Cleans and services vehicle with fuel, lubricants and accessories.
• Participates in activities which enhance professional growth and development.
• Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the hospital.

If you are among the most competitive and qualified candidates for the job, you will be contacted directly by one of our hiring managers. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries regarding your application status. Good Luck & we hope to meet you soon!

Georgetown Behavioral Healthcare Institute is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Job Requirements

Education - High school, GED, or equivalent preferred.

Experience – Experience in healthcare environment preferred.

Required Licenses

• Valid Texas Driver License
• Must also have a good driving record and knowledge of driving safety rules

Additional Requirements: Must obtain and maintain approved CPR certification as well as successful completion of Management of Assaultive Behavior training including restraint and seclusion policies prior to assuming patient care responsibility.

Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, company paid disability, 401(k) and a generous amount of paid time off.

We are looking for a confident registered nurse with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 42 hours a week, a mixture of days and nights, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Brunel.

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills, and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then, we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism, and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10,000 employees empower 2,864 individuals across 150 services to make a positive difference to their lives through service-user-focused care and rehabilitation.

At Cygnet, we want to enable our nurses to develop their careers with us and support them to continually enhance their professional expertise within our services.

Cygnet Brunel in Bristol offers an extensive neuropsychiatric treatment, care, and rehabilitation pathway, uniquely designed to meet the complex needs of service users with conditions such as Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), especially where challenging behaviors are involved.

Seize the moment, have a look and apply. It might be the best decision you make today.

Your Day-to-Day

• Produce outstanding written reports based on nursing assessments and observations.
• Work closely with the management team to develop, audit, and improve the service quality.
• Attend all training and engage in CPD to further knowledge and promote nursing excellence.
• Ensure that individual care plans are complete and maintained collaboratively with residents, relatives, and healthcare professionals, following NMC guidelines.
• Administer prescribed medicines in accordance with healthcare procedures and guidelines.

Why Cygnet? We offer you

• RCNi membership
• Monthly reflective practice, support with revalidation & CPD opportunities
• Expert clinical supervision & peer support
• A high-quality work environment
• Free meals on duty
• Employee recognition initiatives
• Opportunity for further learning through our apprenticeship schemes
• Company-paid Life Assurance scheme
• Smart Health Toolkit providing fitness programs, nutrition consultations, and health checks

You

As an experienced RMN/RNLD with a current Pin Number, you will have:

• The ability to maintain documentation, undertake audits, and demonstrate integrity in your role.
• A good understanding of the latest nursing practices.
• A commitment to patient recovery to effectively monitor, manage, and reduce risk.
• Compassion, resilience, and a dedication to empower and support service user independence.
• The ability to deputise in a clinical lead role.
• An interest in leadership, research, and assessment.

Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for over 30 years.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.