Psychologist

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 Educational Psychologist to provide assessments and interventions for students. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Educational or Clinical Psychology and be registered with the Singapore Psychological Society. Responsibilities include developing intervention plans with a multidisciplinary team and adhering to professional standards. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Registered Psychologist with Singapore Psychological Society or Recognised Psychological Board.
• Completed practicum experience during the Masters program.
• At least 5 years of relevant working experience for senior positions.
• Experience with special needs children/adults is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment and intervention for students.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in developing intervention plans.
• Conduct in-house training programs for stakeholders.
• Maintain professional and ethical standards in practice.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Ability to work independently

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Masters degree in Educational or Clinical Psychology

Job description

Job Description

Evaluation & Assessment

• Provide assessment, screening and interpretation of results and reports to determine suitability of students for enrolment and class placement.
• Identify and use appropriate formal and informal psychological assessment tools to identify student needs
• Identify and prioritise goals for intervention in collaboration with relevant stakeholders (student, teachers, families, caregivers, external agencies, etc) and a multidisciplinary team.
• Provision of support for transition planning

Case Work / Intervention

• Formulate evidence-based and data-driven intervention plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team
• Facilitating the implementation, review and monitoring of intervention plans for students through a variety of means, including direct case work, collaborative group therapy, as well as consultative sessions with stakeholders.
• Complete therapeutic notes, specialist reports, and other forms of documentation, in alignment with professional guidelines
• Prioritize and manage caseload

Service Administration & Management

• Maintain inventory of resources
• Plan budget allocation and recommend relevant psychological therapeutic resources for the school
• Conduct in-house training programmes for internal and external stakeholders (eg. teachers / parents / caregivers / volunteers)
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver and improve students/client support services
• Participate in developing protocols and clinical guidelines to improve services in conjunction with the Head of Student Support/School Leaders

Maintain, professional, legal and ethical standards

• Adhere to clinical and organisational professional, legal and ethical standards of practice, policies and procedures
• Participation in development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and clinical guidelines in the improvement of organisational practices

Uplift professional practice in Psychology

• Participate in continual professional development
• Provide guidance to peers and interns

Job Specifications

• A Masters degree in Educational or Clinical Psychology. It is mandatory for all applicants to have a completed practicum experience during their Masters
• Registered Psychologist with Singapore Psychological Society or a Recognised Psychological Board
• Applicants for senior positions should possess at least 5 years of relevant working experience
• Prior experience working with special needs children/adults will be an added advantage
• Good team player with strong communication, interpersonal skills, and critical thinking skills
• Able to work independently and effectively under pressure
• Able to relate well to people and work effectively and harmoniously within a multidisciplinary team setting