Child Psychologist (Locum)

ASCEND RECRUITMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ASCEND RECRUITMENT PTE. LTD. is seeking a Child Psychologist to conduct screenings, assessments, and diagnoses for children, and to design and deliver evidence-based intervention programmes.

You will prepare psychological and IQ reports and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support SPED placement and accommodations. You will maintain case notes, provide progress updates to families, and build networks to stay current in child psychology developments, while offering consultations to

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology from an accredited university.
• SPS registration preferred; SRP registration preferred or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client screenings, assessments, and diagnoses for children (e.g. Autism, Dyslexia, GDD).
• Design and deliver evidence-based intervention programmes.
• Prepare psychological and IQ assessment reports (e.g. SPED placement, learning accommodations).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate case notes and provide regular progress updates to parents.
• Build professional networks and stay updated on developments in Child Psychology.
• Provide consultation for families, professional staff, and other stakeholders to improve client outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Psychology

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct client screenings, assessments, and diagnoses (e.g. Autism, Dyslexia, GDD)
• Design and deliver evidence-based intervention and support programmes
• Prepare psychological and IQ assessment reports (e.g. SPED placement, learning accommodations)
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Maintain accurate case notes and provide regular progress updates to parents
• Build professional networks and stay updated on developments in Child Psychology
• Provide consultation for families, professional staff, and other stakeholders so as to improve client outcome as well as enhance client's development and/or functioning.

Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Psychology or equivalent from an accredited university
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Singapore Psychological Society (SPS) and Singapore Register of Psychologists (SRP) preferred
• Full SPS members and SRP-registered psychologists should be able to work independently
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience working with children preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills