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 Psychology professional to assist in assessments and deliver interventions to support students' academic and emotional needs. The ideal candidate should possess a Degree in Psychology and have at least two years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, implementing evidence-based strategies, and maintaining professional standards. This role requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, making it essential for effective stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in computer software, such as MS Office.
• Experience working with special needs children is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in psychological assessments for students.
• Deliver psychological interventions for academic and social difficulties.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Monitor and adjust intervention plans.
• Provide psychological inputs to departments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Resourceful

Pro-active work attitude

Ability to work under pressure

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.