Educational Psychologist

PAP Community Foundation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PAP Community Foundation is seeking a psychologist to conduct psycho-educational assessments and plan therapy for students. Responsibilities include formulating client-centred SMART goals with input from students, parents, and teachers, and communicating results effectively.

The role requires a recognised Master in Psychology and SPS registration, with at least two years of relevant experience. Independence and teamwork are valued in a supportive clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Recognised Master in Psychology registered with SPS as a Registered Psychologist.
• Minimum 2 years of working experience in related field.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psycho-educational assessments for diagnosis of neurodevelopmental conditions, school placement, and therapy planning.
• Formulate client-centred SMART goals in collaboration with students and relevant stakeholders.
• Communicate assessment results, therapy plans, goals and outcome measures to students and other relevant stakeholders.
• Provide therapy recommendations based on evaluation of student's needs and clinical guidance.
• Adhere to clinical SOPs and protocols; provide interventions for students in inclusion and integration settings.
• Engage in continuing education, research activities and training; participate in CPD.

Skills

Assessment

Therapy planning

SMART goals

Stakeholder communication

Clinical supervision

Education

Master in Psychology (Registered Psychologist)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct student assessment and therapy planning
• Conduct psycho-educational assessments for diagnosis of neurodevelopmental conditions, school placement, and / or to inform therapy
• Formulate client-centred and SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely) goals in collaboration with students and relevant stakeholders
• Select appropriate and specific outcome measures to enable evaluation of therapy progress and outcomes
• Provide therapy recommendations based on evaluation of student's needs
• Communicate assessment results, therapy plans, goals and outcome measures to students and other relevant stakeholders
• Provide clinical guide and intervention
• Adheringto clinical protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Provide clinical expertise and consultation for research and education
• Provide interventions for students both in the inclusion and integration setting whenever needed
• Evaluate therapy progress and outcomes using selected therapy outcome measures at regular intervals
• Modify therapy plans based on student's progress and motivation as well as therapy outcome measures collected
• Improve intervention by adoption of new techniques and technologies
• Communicate intervention plans, outcome measures, progress and discharge criteria to relevant stakeholders
• Empower students, caregiver and teachers on methods to enhance health, mobility and functions through self-management strategies
• Prescribe assistive devices and equipment according to students and teachers needs
• Perform clinical administration and operations
• Educate parents, caregivers and teachers on available clinical services
• Monitor utilisation of equipment and resource materials
• Continuing education, research activities and training
• Participate in continuous professional development
• Implement evidence-based intervention practices, resources and assistive technologies
• Plan and conduct continuous professional development activities for key stakeholders
• Support the translation of research findings into applications for direct practice
• Develop educational materials and activities to meet the learning needs of students, caregivers and key stakeholders
• Participate in research projects
• Manage any other projects tasked by Reporting Officers

Job Holder Requirements and Qualifications:

• Qualification: Recognised Master in Psychology in established institutions and registered with the Singapore Psychological Society (SPS) as a Registered Psychologist
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of working experience in related field

Other Knowledge / Skills / Attributes:

• Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team, being both client-centred and service-oriented