Associate Psychologist

APSN EDUCATION SERVICES LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support organization in Singapore seeks a dedicated individual to work closely with various stakeholders in providing assessment, intervention, and training services addressing clients' emotional and behavioral needs. The role involves assessing client behavior, administering treatment strategies, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to maximize client capabilities. A degree in Psychology and a passion for working with individuals with disabilities are required for this impactful position.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background with a degree in psychology.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients and families.
• Experience in conducting assessments and developing intervention strategies.

Responsibilities

• Assist and assess clients' behavior and needs through observation and interviews.
• Administer and monitor treatment strategies with support from qualified professionals.
• Deliver individual or group interventions in collaboration with psychologists.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Passionate for working with persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Education

Degree in Psychology from a recognized 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, caregivers 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)