Psychologist

St. Andrew's Mission School; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Singapore is seeking a qualified psychologist to evaluate students for enrollment and provide psychological support. The ideal candidate must possess a Master's degree in Educational or Clinical Psychology, be registered with the Singapore Psychological Society, and have a practicum experience. Responsibilities include formulating intervention plans, maintaining ethical standards, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Prior experience with special needs populations is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have completed practicum experience during their Masters.
• Prior experience with special needs children/adults is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess students for enrollment and placement.
• Formulate data-driven intervention plans.
• Maintain ethical and professional standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve support services.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Independent work

Education

Masters degree in Educational or Clinical Psychology

Registered Psychologist with Singapore Psychological Society

Job description

Job Responsibilities

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. Uplift professional practice in Psychology

• Participate in continual professional development

• Provide guidance to peers and interns

Job Holder's Requirement and Attributes

• 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

• 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