Associate Psychologist (SPED School)

ST ANDREW'S MISSION HOSPITAL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a qualified professional to assist in psychological assessments and deliver interventions to support students' emotional, social, and academic needs. The ideal candidate will hold a Degree in Psychology with at least 2 years of relevant experience, possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, and be a proactive team player. Working effectively under supervision is essential, and experience with children with special needs is a plus. The position offers competitive remuneration based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Resourceful and able to work effectively under supervision.
• Experience working with special needs children is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist and participate in psychological assessments for students.
• Provide psychological interventions to address students' difficulties.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to improve care services.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Proactive work attitude

Education

Degree in Psychology

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Assessments

Assist and participate in psychological assessments for students to support educational/vocational placement decisions

• Intake and placement assessment
• Learning difficulties
• Behaviour of concern, FBA
• Mental Capacity Assessment
• Psychological Assessment. Provide psychological interventions to help address students’ academic, social and/or emotional difficulties

Deliver interventions/Case Work

to address students’ academic, social and/or emotional difficulties

• Use evidence-based and data-driven intervention/strategies in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team, i.e. Case Management Team, under supervision.
• Identify and prioritise behaviour to intervene using PBS framework.
• Implement intervention plan for cases including teaching others to implement the intervention.
• Monitor progress of the intervention through data collection.
• Review and adjust intervention according to data collected, under supervision.

Build stakeholder relationship

• Provide Psychological inputs to other specialised departments and relevant professionals
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver and improve students/client care services

Maintain, professional, legal and ethical standards

• Adhere to professional standards of practice, i.e. legal and ethical practices within the scope of competency.
• Adhere to policies and procedures for professional practices.
• Identify areas of improvement in client care services, to deliver quality improvement projects.

Uplift professional practice in Psychology

• Participate in continuing professional development.
• Identify areas of improvement on model of care and service delivery based on evidence-based practice.

Job Holder Specifications & Attributes

• Possess a Degree in Psychology, preferably some relevant experience.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Resourceful, Pro-active work attitude with good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
• A team player who is able to work effectively and harmoniously within a multidisciplinary team setting
• Proficient in computer software, such as MS Office
• Able to work effectively under pressure, with supervision
• Experience working with special needs children would be an added advantage

Remuneration and point of entry will commensurate with qualifications and experience.