Psychologist

National Neuroscience Institute; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Neuroscience Institute (NNI), Singapore, invites applications for a clinical psychologist specializing in neuropsychology to join a multidisciplinary team and deliver comprehensive psychological services. You will conduct neuropsychological assessments, implement cognitive rehabilitation, and provide education and counselling to patients and families within a neuroscience setting.

You will develop, maintain and update evaluation and intervention protocols, coordinate patient

Qualifications

• Recognized Master in Clinical / Neuro Psychology per SingHealth framework.
• Minimum 2 years hospital/clinical experience.
• Experience with adult populations including geriatrics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological services in clinical psychology and neuropsychological assessment.
• Perform cognitive rehabilitation and patient education.
• Develop/update protocols for evaluation, interventions, and counselling.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Neuropsychology assessment

Cognitive rehabilitation

Education & counselling

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master in Clinical/Neuro Psychology

Job description

The National Neuroscience Institute (NNI), Singapore is the national specialist centre and regional centre for clinical referrals for the management and treatment of the neurosciences, as well as for education and research conducted in the field. NNI offers over 20 subspecialties in neuroscience care and treats a broad range of illness affecting the brain, spine, nerves and muscles. Offering a comprehensive range of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Neuroradiology services using the latest technology and experience of our healthcare professionals, NNI is at the forefront of neuroscience care in Singapore and across the region.

Job description:

As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, you will provide psychological services in area of clinical psychology, neuropsychological assessment,perform cognitive rehabilitation and provide education for patients. You will develop, maintain and update protocols for psychological evaluation,interventions and psychological counselling. You will also coordinate and deliver programs to support the patients and their care-givers, educate them on the aspects of the impairment / illness and provide counselling and rehabilitative services.

Job Requirements

• Recognized Master in Clinical / Neuro Psychology as recognized by the SingHealth Psychologist Competency Framework with at least 2 years of relevant experience in hospital or clinical setting.
• Possess good inter-personal skills to be able to work with the adult population that includes geriatrics.
• Previous experience in neurological and neurosurgical patients would be an advantage.
• Rehabilitation exposure will be considered favorable.
• Able to work in teams as well as independently.