Associate Psychologist

Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Singapore seeks an Associate Psychologist to provide psychological services to clients with intellectual disabilities and autism. The role involves developing care plans, evaluating resident support structures, and training staff. A degree in Psychology is required, along with experience in special needs care and multi-disciplinary teams. The position operates 24/7 with flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology from a recognized institution.
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review SOPs for client care and management.
• Evaluate support structures for residents with special needs.
• Assess clients for suitability of admission.

Skills

Understanding of special needs clients

Experience with multi-disciplinary teams

Education

Recognised Degree in Psychology

Job description

Overview

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

THKMC was incorporated on 13 October 2011 as a charity to provide multiple social and welfare services to the community at large, and achieved an Institute of Public Character (IPC) status on 18 November 2011. THKMC is the charitable arm of Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society, which lives by the mission - To Serve Mankind - to help anyone who needs help regardless of their race, religion, colour, language, creed and culture. THKMC today serves more than 70,000 beneficiaries through more than 70 programmes across five Services, which include Disability, Early Intervention for Children, Family, Seniors\' Community, and Therapy.

Designation

Designation: Associate Psychologist

Responsibilities

As a Psychology Associate in the THK Disabled Homes Division, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team that services clients with special needs (primarily Intellectual Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorder). You will provide psychological services to the residential homes and day activity centres in the division. You will also work with the Senior Clinical Psychologist to develop and review evidence-based policies and programmes, as well as to develop, conduct, and review evidence-based training programmes to equip staff with knowledge and skills pertaining to client care and management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing and reviewing standard operating procedures (SOP) pertaining to client care and management
• Establishing and evaluating support structures and processes for residents with special needs, thereby improving their quality of life and reducing challenging behaviours
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team to assess whether prospective residents are suitable for admission
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team to develop and review individualised care plans for clients
• Assessing clients using various instruments, tools, and checklists
• Designing and conducting programmes to equip residents with essential social skills, anger management, self-regulation strategies, etc.
• Providing interventions for challenging behaviours
• Designing and conducting training programmes to equip staff with knowledge and skills pertaining to client care and management

Qualifications

• Recognised Degree in Psychology
• With an understanding and/ or previous experience of working with multi-disciplinary team and understanding of special needs clients

Other Information

• Residential Care Homes operates 24/7
• Working hours may differ to meet the needs of the residents - 5 working days including weekend