Associate Psychologist/ Psychologist

ST ANDREW'S MISSION HOSPITAL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a psychologist to conduct assessments and design tailored therapy plans for students and clients. The ideal candidate will have a Degree/Masters in Psychology and be eligible for registration with the Singapore Psychological Society. Experience with autism and in providing social skills interventions is advantageous. This role includes collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and external agencies to provide comprehensive support.

Qualifications

• Eligible for registration or registered with the Singapore Psychological Society.
• Relevant working experience with children/adult clients with autism will be an advantage.
• Experience in administering psycho-educational assessment tools.
• Experience in providing intervention for social skills development.
• Experience in supporting parents to promote skill development of the student/client at home.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments for students and clients.
• Design therapy plans and provide psychological interventions.
• Conduct intake assessments for new students and clients.
• Engage in problem-solving with teachers, parents, and stakeholders.
• Participate in program-planning meetings and case reviews.
• Provide advice on curriculum adaptation for students/clients.
• Support student and client transitions to and from school.
• Coordinate with external agencies for comprehensive service.
• Provide training to teachers, coaches, and parents.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams

Education

Degree/ Masters in Psychology

Job description

Job Description

• Conducting psychological assessments (i.e. intellectual, behavioural, emotional) for students and clients to support educational/vocational placement decisions
• Designing appropriate therapy plans and providing psychological interventions to help address students’ and clients’ academic, social and/or emotional difficulties
• Conducting intake assessments for placement of new students and clients in the Centre, working in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team
• Engaging in collaborative problem-solving with teachers/coaches, parents/caregivers and other stakeholders, to facilitate the development of socio-emotional/behavioural/academic functioning of students and clients
• Participating in program-planning meetings and case reviews for individual students/clients
• Providing advice on how to adapt the curriculum/programme and make accommodations to cater to a student’s/client’s learning style, cognitive profile, developmental level or behavioural patterns
• Supporting student and client transition to and from school and Day Activity Centre
• Collaborating and coordinating with external agencies to provide a holistic and comprehensive service to the student/client
• Providing training to teachers, coaches, parents and caregivers

Job Specifications

• Degree/ Masters in Psychology
• Eligible for registration or registered with the Singapore Psychological Society and the Singapore register of Psychologist
• Relevant working experience with children/adult clients with autism will be an advantage
• Experience in administering psycho-educational assessment tools
• Experience in providing intervention for social skills development
• Experience in supporting parents to promote skill development of the student/client at home
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams