Associate Psychologist – AD

Community Psychology Hub; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Singapore is seeking an Associate Psychologist to provide psychological services to adults with developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, delivering interventions, and co-implementing programs. The ideal candidate holds an Honours degree in Psychology and has relevant experience with disabilities. Strong communication and organizational skills and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Honours degree in Psychology.
• Relevant experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Experience in administering psychoeducational assessments is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments under supervision.
• Provide routine intervention for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Co-implement individual and group programs for support.
• Provide peer consultation to other allied health professionals.
• Attend professional development platforms for knowledge-sharing.
• Prepare and submit monthly KPI tracking reports.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Planning and organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary team

Fluency in local languages

Education

Honours degree in Psychology

Job description

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Associate Psychologist – AD

This position is for the role of an associate psychologist working with adults with developmental disabilities and other special needs in the Adult Disability setting (i.e., Enabling Business Hub). This role aims to provide psychological services, under supervision, to individual clients with disabilities, focusing on enhancing their cognitive, social and emotive health, and professional consultation to the professionals who support these persons with disabilities. You will be working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team within the social service agency (SSA), working in collaboration with other partners, employers, and caregivers to support persons with disabilities.

Responsibilities

1. Conduct Psychological Assessments

• Conduct specific psychological assessments, under supervision, to facilitate vocational, educational and other placements

• Conduct initial/intake assessment alongside the multi-disciplinary team as part of routine implementation and progress monitoring

• Prepare assessment reports under supervision

2. Deliver Intervention

• Provide routine intervention, under supervision, as part of the multi-disciplinary/ transdisciplinary team to support individuals with common behavioural concerns

• Participate in routine care-planning and meetings as part of the multi-disciplinary team

• Working with SSA staff, allied health professionals and caregivers to better support the job placement of persons with disabilities

3. Build stakeholder relationships or capacity

• Co-implement individual and group programmes and interventions catered to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and other special needs, inclusive of Positive Behaviour Support and other systemic supports

• Support training to help equip staff, peer supporters and caregivers in relevant areas for supporting clients in SSA and community settings

4. Uplift professional practice in psychology

• Provide peer consultation to other allied health professionals

• Participate, facilitate and present in CPH professional development platforms for knowledge-sharing and enhancement of professional skills

5. Others

• Provide administrative duties relevant to clinical practices and as required of the SSA

• Attend CPH meetings and events when necessary

• Prepare and submit monthly reports, i.e., monthly KPI tracking as required

• Carry out any other duties as assigned by reporting officer or Management

6. Self-development

• Attend CPH/SSA endorsed training/workshops/seminars so as to develop relevant knowledge and skills

• Receive formal supervision from CPH’s approved supervisors as part of professional development

Requirements

1. Educational qualifications and work experience

• Minimum of Honours degree in Psychology

2. Experience

• Relevant experience working with either children or adults with developmental disabilities and/ or providing psychological services in similar settings (i.e., SPED, social services sector) will be an advantage

• Experience in administering psychoeducational assessment tools and providing intervention based on Positive Behaviour Support is preferable.

3. Other qualities

• Self-motivated with strong oral and written communication skills

• Able to work independently and collaboratively in multi-disciplinary team

• Exceptional planning and organizational skills

• Fluency in local languages