Psychologist, Dept of Child Development (2-Year Contract)

KK Women's and Children's Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's hospital in Singapore seeks a psychologist to assess and provide interventions for children with developmental and behavioral needs. You will work in a multidisciplinary team and provide essential services for young patients, including those with autism. Ideal candidates hold a Master's degree in Psychology and have relevant experience. Opportunities for involvement in research and service projects are included.

Qualifications

• Must have a practicum component.
• Eligible for full membership with Singapore Psychological Society.
• Eligible for registration with Singapore Register of Psychologists.
• Preferably experience with children with autism.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments for diagnosis of autism.
• Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions.
• Work across disciplines to deliver transdisciplinary services.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Verbal communication skills

Psychological report writing skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work in a team

Experience with young children

Experience with children with autism

Education

Master Degree in Psychology (Clinical/Educational)

Job description

The Department of Child Development provides specialist diagnostic and intervention services to preschoolers who have developmental, emotional, and/or behaviour needs. We support children with a range of conditions such as autism, speech and language disorders, global developmental delay, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), anxiety, selective mutism, oppositional defiant disorders. We place high emphasis working with the child’s family to facilitate the child’s learning and development.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team of doctors, psychologists, occupational therapists, speech language therapists, education therapists, nurses and social workers. You will provide assessments for diagnosis of autism, intervention recommendations and educational placements. You will provide evidence-based psychological interventions to manage mood, anxiety and behavioural issues, and work across disciplines to deliver transdisciplinary services. You will have opportunities to be involved in research and service projects.

Job Requirements

• At least a Master Degree in Psychology (Clinical /Educational) with practicum component
• Eligible for Singapore Psychological Society (SPS) full membership
• Eligible for registration with the Singapore Register of Psychologists (SRP)
• Effective interpersonal skills, verbal communication skills, and good psychological report writing skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team, and in a fast paced environment
• Preferably with working experience with young children (i.e., toddlers and preschoolers) and/or with children with autism.

Please note that only shortlisted candidate will be notified.