Child Psychologist (Locum)

BRIGHT FOUNDATION PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational support firm in Singapore seeks a psychologist to manage assessments and implement interventions for children with developmental needs. The role includes planning programs and collaborating with professionals. A Master's in Psychology and relevant experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Registered or eligible for registration with the Singapore Psychological Society as a Full Member/Registered Psychologist preferred (SRP).
• Preferred 3 years or more of relevant experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Manage admission and initial screenings for potential clients.
• Plan and implement evidence-based programmes or interventions.
• Coordinate and conduct psychological assessments.
• Provide consultation for families and stakeholders.

Skills

Good interpersonal communication skills

Education

Masters in Psychology or equivalent

Job description

Operating at MindChamps Allied Care @ Siglap

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage admission and initial screenings for potential clients
• Plan and implement evidence-based programmes or interventions to support the psychological and behavioural needs of the clients
• Coordinate and conduct formal and informal psychological assessment for clients including standardised tests
• Assess and provide formal diagnosis of developmental conditions (e.g. Autism, Dyslexia, Global Developmental Delay, Down Syndrome, Dyspraxia) through a written report
• Provide Psychology assessments for exemption of second language or accommodation for children with learning challenges
• Provides parent training to parents of children with developmental needs on topics such as play skills, introducing non-verbal communication etc.
• Provide coaching for social skills on topics such as turn-taking, anger management etc.
• Collaborate with other professional staff to develop and implement evidence-based strategies and interventions, as well as conduct out-of-centre programmes and school visits when necessary.
• 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.
• Conducts IQ tests and provides reports for enrolment in Special Education Schools
• Conduct school and home visits, if needed.
• Update parents regarding sessions and progress after each session (text/photos/videos etc)
• Updating case notes post-sessions regularly and independently
• Establishes a good network of and maintains good relations with other professionals in the field
• Be proactive in keeping abreast of developments in the field of Child and Educational Psychology

Requirements:

• Masters in Psychology or equivalent from an accredited university
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Singapore Psychological Society as a Full Member/Registered Psychologist preferred (SRP)
• Psychologist who are full members of the Singapore Psychological Society (SPS) and registered with the Singapore Register of Psychologists (SRP) are expected to work independently
• Preferred 3 years or more of relevant experience working with children
• Good interpersonal communication skills