Associate Psychologist - APSN Chaoyang School (Ang Mo Kio)

APSN EDUCATION SERVICES LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational service provider in Singapore seeks a dedicated professional to provide assessment and intervention services for clients with learning and emotional difficulties. The ideal candidate will be passionate about supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and will work closely with psychologists and other professionals to deliver effective care and consultations. A degree in psychology is required.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in Psychology is essential.
• Passionate about working with persons with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist and assess clients' behavior and needs.
• Administer and monitor treatment strategies.
• Plan and deliver individual or group interventions.
• Collaborate with other health professionals.
• Maintain updated client records.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork abilities

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Psychology from a recognised University in Singapore

Job description

Job Purpose:

You shall be working closely with various stakeholders to provide assessment, intervention, consultation and training services to address clients’ learning/emotional/behavioural needs and difficulties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist and assess clients behaviour and needs via observation, interviews and informal tests.

• Assist, administer and monitor appropriate treatment strategies and therapy modalities, with support from Psychologist or Senior Psychologist.

• Assist, plan and deliver individual or group interventions in collaboration with Psychologist or Senior Psychologist.

• Work with other allied health professionals and direct service staff to provide multi-disciplinary support to the clients so as to maximize their capabilities.

• Work with direct service staff (teachers), caregivers and families to implement intervention strategies and programmes, and to provide consultations to them, as necessary.

• Maintain updated client records of interventions and reports.

• Assist and conduct relevant discipline-related training to direct care staff, care givers and families, and volunteers.

• Participate and contribute in APSN-CYS initiated special projects such as public education, conferences, applied research, deputyship applications, etc.

• On-site structured job training will be provided by Psychologist or Senior Psychologist

Job Requirements:

Technical Competencies/ Preferred achievements / characteristics:

• Strong academic background and Degree in Psychology from a recognised University in Singapore

Core Competencies:

• Good communication, team work, and interpersonal skills.

• Passionate for working with persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities ( Pediatric population)