Associate Psychologist

KK Women's & Children's Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Singapore is looking for a professional to provide psychological services focusing on neuropsychological assessment and cognitive rehabilitation. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and at least one year of relevant experience. Responsibilities include developing protocols and delivering support programs to patients and their caregivers.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of relevant experience in psychology.
• Experience working with the adult population including geriatrics is advantageous.
• Familiarity with neurological clinics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological services in neuropsychological assessment.
• Perform cognitive rehabilitation and support programs for patients.
• Develop and maintain protocols for psychological evaluation and interventions.

Skills

Inter-personal skills

Teamwork

Cognitive rehabilitation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology

Job description

As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, you will provide psychological services in area of neuropsychological assessment, perform cognitive rehabilitation and provide education for patients. You will develop, maintain and update protocols for psychological evaluation, interventions and psychological counselling. You will also coordinate and deliver programs to support the patients and their care-givers, educate them on the aspects of the impairment / illness and provide counselling and rehabilitative services.

Requirements:

• Recognized Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with at least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Possess good inter-personal skills to be able to work with the adult population that includes geriatrics.
• Previous experience in neurological clinic would be an advantage.
• Rehabilitation exposure will be considered favorable.
• Able to work in teams as well as independently.