Psychologist

Pathlight; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore seeks a Psychologist to work with students on the autism spectrum. The role involves conducting cognitive assessments, developing individual behavior plans, and providing training to educators and parents on autism-related issues. The ideal candidate will be registered with the Singapore Psychological Society and possess a strong desire to support the autism community. A competitive remuneration package is offered, and professional development is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Registered member of the Singapore Psychological Society or eligible for registration.
• Desire to learn about autism with a passion to serve the autism community.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changes and different perspectives.
• Ability to work independently and while collaborating within a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments for national exams and mental capacity.
• Develop and implement behaviour support plans for students.
• Participate in curriculum and program development projects.
• Deliver training to stakeholders on autism issues.
• Make referrals to external services when necessary and participate in collaborative consultation.
• Plan and deliver classroom lessons on work habits, self-regulation and social communication.
• Provide advice on evidence-informed practices on autism intervention to school leaders.
• Participate in curriculum and program development projects.
• Provide training and consultation to educators and parents on social-emotional and behavioural issues.

Skills

Conduct cognitive assessments

Develop individual behaviour plans

Provide training on autism

Collaborative consultation

Plan classroom-based lessons

Education

Registered member of Singapore Psychological Society (SPS)

Job description

Join us in Transforming Lives Together!

Pathlight School is the first autism-focused school in Singapore to offer the national curriculum together with life readiness skills. It caters to students on the autism spectrum with related conditions, aged 7 to 18 years, who are cognitively able to access national curriculum but require additional support such as smaller class sizes, special accommodations and teaching staff trained in autism.

The team at AITC provides training and consultancy services for professionals and caregivers, as well as direct intervention services for individuals on the autism spectrum.

As a Psychologist, you will work with students with autism on a range of skills, work habits, self-regulation and social communication. Your Impact and Contribution includes:

Assessment & Report Writing

• Conduct cognitive assessments and write reports for Access Arrangements for national exams
• Conduct and write report for Mental Capacity for deputyship
• Co‑develop assessment process and implement in other areas of need (e.g. transitions)

Intervention

• Positive Behaviour Support: Develop and deliver individual behaviour plans, manage an emergency support line for school staff requiring immediate support for behaviour or crisis incidence, participate and contribute to school-wide initiatives on positive approaches to behaviour support
• Make necessary referrals to external and alternative services where necessary
• Participate in collaborative consultation model with key stakeholders
• Plan and deliver classroom‑based lesson on skills related to work habits, self‑regulation, social communication or other skills related to life readiness
• Provide advice and consultation on evidence‑informed practices on autism intervention to school leaders

Program Development

• Participate in curriculum and program development projects

Coaching/Training

• Provide training, consultation and instruction to educators on social‑emotional and behavioural issues related to autism
• Deliver training to parents on issues related to autism
• Plan and deliver training to external stakeholders who support our students

• Registered member of Singapore Psychological Society (SPS) or eligible for full registration without needing further supervision
• Desire to learn about autism and the passion to serve the autism community
• Flexibility and adaptability to changes and different perspectives
• Ability to work independently and collaborate as a team member in a dynamic work environment

We offer a competitive remuneration package and the professional advantages of a dynamic workplace that enables your professional development and values your contributions.

We seek your understanding that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Our organisation is committed to protecting our children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to hire.