Associate Psychologist – Adult Disability

SG ENABLE LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A social service agency in Singapore is seeking an associate psychologist to provide psychological services to individuals with developmental disabilities. You will conduct assessments, deliver interventions, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, focusing on enhancing clients' cognitive and emotional health. Ideal candidates should hold an Honours degree in Psychology and possess relevant experience, with strong communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as in teams. This position offers the opportunity for professional growth and engagement in meaningful community support.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Honours degree in Psychology.
• Relevant experience with individuals with developmental disabilities is an advantage.
• Ability to administer assessment tools and provide interventions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specific psychological assessments under supervision.
• Provide routine interventions as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Build stakeholder relationships to support individuals with disabilities.
• Uplift professional practices through peer consultation and training.
• Complete administrative duties and facilitate CPH events.
• Engage in self-development through training and workshops.

Skills

Strong oral communication

Strong written communication

Planning and organizational skills

Self-motivated

Collaboration in multi-disciplinary teams

Fluency in local languages

Education

Honours degree in Psychology

Job description

The Community Psychology Hub (CPH) is dedicated to improving people’s lives through innovative, quality psychological and research services. We work in active collaboration with partners in the social service and public sector to provide care for persons with vulnerabilities alongside their families in the community. Set up by the Ministry of Social and Family Development in 2015, we are a unit sited within SG Enable Ltd, a registered charity and an Institution of a Public Character.

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

To Apply

Please complete the CPH Employment Application Form (https://form.gov.sg/668e481b98d37873d88e610e).
Applicants that did not submit the form would not be considered.

By submitting your application, you are consenting for it to be retained for 6 months for consideration in the event a suitable employment opportunity arises in the future or to be informed of other job opportunities that may be suitable.