Psychologist (SPED School)

ST ANDREW'S MISSION HOSPITAL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Singapore is looking for a psychologist to handle assessments and interventions for students. The role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to formulate intervention plans and manage resources effectively. A Masters degree in Psychology and registration with a recognized psychological board is mandatory. Ideal candidates must possess strong communication skills and be team players. Previous experience with special needs individuals is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Completed practicum experience during the Masters is mandatory.
• Registered Psychologist with Singapore Psychological Society or a recognised Psychological Board.
• Prior experience working with special needs children/adults is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, screening and interpretation of results to determine suitability of students.
• Formulate evidence-based intervention plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain inventory of resources and manage budget allocations for psychological resources.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Masters degree in Educational or Clinical Psychology

Job description

Job Description

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