To strengthen the professional team of the Department of Clinical Psychology, promote the professional and standardized development of mental health services, and enhance the quality of mental health care for women and children, the Department of Clinical Psychology is now accepting applications on an ongoing basis from professionals in psychological counseling, psychotherapy, and related fields for systematic professional training.

　　This is the second round of our long-term recruitment program. Interview and enrollment dates will be announced based on the number and timing of applications received. Qualified and motivated applicants are welcome to apply at any time.

　　I. Training Objectives

　　Through systematic and standardized professional training, participants will develop core knowledge and skills in psychological counseling and psychotherapy, strengthen their clinical practice competencies, and build a solid foundation for future work in mental health services.

　　II. Training Program

　　1. Clinical Observation and Psychiatric Practice
Participants will observe psychiatrists in general mental health outpatient clinics and psychotherapy clinics to gain an understanding of clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment processes and to develop a structured framework for the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders (0.5 day/week).

　　The program also includes a two-week observational placement in a closed psychiatric ward, where participants will join ward rounds, observe clinical practice, and gain exposure to patients with severe mental disorders.

　　2. Psychological Counseling and Psychotherapy Practice
Under the guidance and supervision of psychotherapists, participants will take part in individual psychological counseling or psychotherapy cases (1 day/week).

　　3. Psychological Assessment and Testing
Participants will learn and participate in the administration, scoring, and interpretation of commonly used psychological assessment tools, while developing assessment-based clinical reasoning skills (0.5 day/week).

　　4. Case Supervision

　　Group supervision will be held once a week, with two cases discussed in each session under the guidance of senior psychological counselors or psychotherapists. Depending on the duration of participation, participants may receive documentation of supervised practice hours recognized by the registration system. The supervision is designed to develop standardized and systematic psychological intervention skills (0.5 day/week).

　　5. Theoretical and Basic Psychological Service Skills Training

　　This component focuses on developing basic competencies in psychological services, including training in fundamental techniques such as listening, empathy, and confrontation.

　　Participants will also combine psychiatry to build a comprehensive biopsychosocial thinking framework and form a systematic philosophy of intervention. Key training areas specifically include child and adolescent mental health, perinatal mental health, and family systems (0.5 day/week).

　　6. Short-Term Training in Problem Management Plus (PM+)
Participants will receive systematic training in Problem Management Plus (PM+), a brief psychological intervention designed to provide structured psychological support for adults experiencing common psychological difficulties and stress-related problems. (Intensive three-day training program)

　　III. Eligible Applicants and Requirements

　　Applicants who meet any one of the following criteria may apply. Admission is subject to successful completion of an interview:

　　1.Hold a valid psychotherapist professional qualification or are registered as a psychological counselor with the Chinese Psychological Society’s Registration System;

　　2. Hold a Level II or Level III Psychological Counselor Certificate and have relevant clinical counseling experience;

　　3. Hold a full-time bachelor’s degree or above in psychology, education, medicine, nursing, social work, or a related field; have substantial experience in psychological counseling or psychotherapy; and hold relevant professional certification;

　　4. Hold a full-time bachelor’s degree or above in psychology and have completed systematic coursework or training in psychological counseling or psychotherapy;

　　5. Preference will be given to applicants who meet any of the above criteria and have experience providing mental health services to pregnant and postpartum women, children and adolescents, and families within a hospital or healthcare setting.

　　IV. Program Start Time

　　1. Training Duration
Three training options are available: 3 months, 6 months, or 12 months. Applicants enrolling in the 6-month or 12-month programs are encouraged and will be given priority consideration.

　　2. Interview and Enrollment
Applications are accepted year-round. Interview dates will be announced separately and are generally scheduled within 2–4 weeks after application materials have been reviewed and approved.

　　Successful applicants should report for training on the first working day of the following month.

　　On the first working day of the following month at 9:00 a.m., participants should report to the Science and Education Department, Room 515, 5th Floor, Building 3, to complete hospital entry training, payment, and other required procedures. Late registration will not be accepted.

　　V. Training Fees

　　The training fee is 3,000 yuan per person per month, or 32,000 yuan for a full year when paid in a single payment. Accommodation and transportation expenses are the responsibility of the participant. During the training period, participants are eligible for the hospital’s meal subsidy when dining at the hospital cafeteria.

　　Discounts on training fees may be available based on the applicant’s length of professional experience in psychological counseling or psychotherapy. The specific amount of any fee reduction will be jointly reviewed and determined by the head of the department and the Science and Education Department.

　　Participants will not independently provide clinical diagnosis or treatment during the training period. Upon completion of the program and successful assessment, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion for Systematic Training issued by the hospital’s Science and Education Department.

　　VI. Application Process

　　1. Applications are accepted year-round, with no application deadline.

　　2. How to Apply

　　① Scan the QR code below to add the WeChat account. When sending your friend request, please include the following note:

　　“Long-Term Training Application + Training Duration + Full Name”

　　(QR code below)

　　② Submit the required application materials to the designated email address.

　　3. Required Application Materials:

　　· ID card;

　　· Curriculum vitae (CV);

　　· Academic degree certificate(s);

　　· Relevant professional qualification certificate(s), if applicable;

　　· Documentation of supervision hours, if applicable.

　　Please email all application materials to:

　　yangyongxin@szmch.net.cn

　　Please use the following format for the email subject line:

　　“Long-Term Training Application + Training Duration + Full Name”

　　4. Applicants who pass the initial review will be notified of the interview date and format via email and WeChat. Admission results will be communicated within two weeks after the interview.

　　5. For further inquiries, please contact: 18938681782

　　Office hours: 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. on weekdays

　　Department of Clinical Psychology