Psychologist – Adult Disability

SG ENABLE LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Singapore is seeking a dedicated psychologist to provide psychological services to adults with developmental disabilities. This role involves conducting assessments, implementing behavioral interventions, and contributing to multidisciplinary team efforts. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Applied Psychology, be registered with the Singapore Psychological Society, and have experience in relevant psychological service settings. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Singapore Psychological Society and Singapore register of Psychologists.
• Relevant experience in working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Experience in administering psychoeducational assessment tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments addressing various cognitive, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Design and implement Positive Behaviour Support interventions.
• Participate in case management and multidisciplinary team discussions.
• Contribute to programme development and stakeholder training.
• Maintain clinical documentation to meet regulatory standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Empathy

Education

Master's degree in Applied Psychology

Job description

The Community Psychology Hub (CPH) is dedicated to improving people’s lives through innovative, quality psychological and research services. We work in active collaboration with partners in the social service and public sector to provide care for persons with vulnerabilities alongside their families in the community. Set up by the Ministry of Social and Family Development in 2015, we are a unit sited within SG Enable Ltd, a registered charity and an Institution of a Public Character.

This full‑time position is for the role of a psychologist working with adults with developmental disabilities and other special needs in the Adult Residential Home. This role aims to provide psychological services to individual clients presenting with behavioural issues and/ or mental health concerns, and professional consultation to the staff and caregivers who support our clients. You will be working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team within the social service agency (SSA).

Responsibilities

1. Conduct Psychological Assessments

• Conduct various psychological assessments that address cognitive and adaptive functioning, emotional and behavioural needs, and mental health challenges and other risk behaviours.
• Conduct various psychological assessments such as Functional behavioural Assessments (FBAs) as part of routine implementation and progress monitoring.
• Prepare assessment reports with actionable recommendations suited for a residential setting.

2. Deliver Intervention

• Design and implement Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) or behavioural interventions and regular reviews of behavioural data to support individuals with complex needs within a 24hrs/7 days residential setting.
• Participate in transition‑planning, case management, routine care‑planning and meetings as part of the multi‑disciplinary team.
• Support low‑arousal and crisis management interventions for emotionally or behaviourally complex residents.
• Provide individual or group interventions aimed at emotion regulation, social skills, adaptive functioning and enhancing communication.
• Working with SSA staff, allied health professionals and caregivers to better support needs through individual care planning, professional consultation and case discussions.

3. Programme development

• Contribute to the development or refinement of behavioural support frameworks, resident engagement programmes, environmental or sensory supports, and SoPs for behavioural management.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance resident wellbeing and staff preparedness.

4. Build stakeholder relationships or capacity

• Design and implement programmes and interventions catered to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and other special needs, inclusive of Positive Behaviour Support and other systemic supports.
• Create and support training to help equip staff and caregivers in relevant areas for supporting clients in SSA and community settings.

5. Uplift professional practice in psychology

• Provide consultation to other allied health professionals.
• Participate, facilitate and present in CPH professional development platforms for knowledge‑sharing and enhancement of professional skills.

6. Administrative Duties

• Provide administrative duties relevant to clinical practices and as required of the SSA.
• Ensure documentation meets organisational, ethical, and regulatory requirements (e.g., MOH, MSF, NCSS standards if applicable).
• Maintain data for safety reviews, incident reviews, and risk management protocols.
• Attend CPH meetings and events when necessary.
• Prepare and submit monthly reports, i.e., monthly KPI tracking as required.
• Carry out any other duties as assigned by reporting officer or Management.

7. Self‑development

• Attend CPH/SSA endorsed training/workshops/seminars so as to develop relevant knowledge and skills.
• Receive formal supervision from CPH’s approved supervisors as part of professional development.

Requirements

1. Educational qualifications and work experience

• A recognised masters’ degree in Applied Psychology (e.g., Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Educational Psychology) from an accredited university. The programme must include a supervised practicum and supervised training in psychological assessments.
• Registered with the Singapore Psychological Society (SPS) (Full Membership) and Singapore register of Psychologists (SRP) registration.

2. Experience

• Relevant experience working with either children or adults with developmental disabilities and/ or providing psychological services in similar settings (i.e., SPED, social services sector) will be an advantage.
• Experience in administering psychoeducational assessment tools and providing intervention based on Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), or conducting Functional Behavioural Analysis (FBA) is preferable.

3. Other qualities

• Self‑motivated with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated patience, empathy and resilience.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in multi‑disciplinary team.
• Exceptional analytical, planning and organisational skills for data‑driven behavioural planning.
• Fluency in local languages.

To Apply

Please complete the CPH Employment Application Form (https://form.gov.sg/668e481b98d37873d88e610e). Applicants that did not submit the form would not be considered.

By submitting your application, you are consenting for it to be retained for 6 months for consideration in the event a suitable employment opportunity arises in the future or to be informed of other job opportunities that may be suitable.