Psychologist Associate Paediatrics

National University Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore seeks a Psychologist Associate to assist in psychological services within the Child Development Unit. The role involves conducting psychometric assessments, planning interventions, and collaborating with psychologists. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and have relevant experience with special needs or children. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to research and patient care in a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology from an accredited university.
• Experience in research projects is preferred.
• Specialised certification in therapies like CBT is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychometric assessments under supervision.
• Document and interpret assessment findings accurately.
• Plan and evaluate interventions for patients.
• Support psychologists during sessions and manage group programmes.
• Engage in data collection for program development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Data collection and analysis

Psychometric assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Job description

As a Psychologist Associate, he/ she is required to assist in providing an array of psychological services (administering and scoring selected psychometric assessments, conducting basic intervention and conducting group programmes) to cases within the Child Development Unit of the Department of Paediatrics. He/ She will assist in data collection and analysis to support research and inform psychoeducational programmes. The Psychologist Associate works under the supervision of a Psychologist

Job Responsibilities

• To conduct appropriate psychometric assessments (selected) and result interpretation for referred patients, in consultation with and supervision from a psychologist.
• To accurately document assessment findings and make appropriate recommendations, in consultation with and supervision from a psychologist.
• To plan, implement and evaluate basic intervention for referred patients and co-conduct group programmes with psychologists.
• To assist in data collection and analysis for the conceptualisation of new programmes and development of programme materials.
• To provide in-session support to psychologists during assessments and intervention sessions.
• To coordinate group programmes and talks for department.
• To contribute to team level operational tasks.
• To participate in research projects as member of the research team.
• To assist in the development of materials for teaching and training.
• To develop materials and conduct orientation for interns.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from an accredited university.
• Having a specialised graduate certificate / diploma in a specific therapeutic modality such as Applied Behavioural Analysis or Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy would be an advantage.
• Bachelor-level graduates with relevant internship or volunteer experience in the area of special needs and/or have prior experience working with children.
• Experience in research projects.
• A resourceful and proactive individual who is motivated to provide a high standard of patient care.
• Able to work collaboratively with other professionals in a multidisciplinary team and also able to work independently.
• Good interpersonal skills.