Senior Psychologist

HYPERSCAL SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDSG LTD in Singapore is seeking a Senior Psychologist to provide psychological assessments and implement interventions for clients within multidisciplinary teams. The role involves complex case management with medico-legal considerations, supervision of junior psychologists, and training for professionals.

The successful candidate will have a Masters in Psychology and at least 5 years of experience in disability-related settings, registration with SPS and SRP, and a commitment to ethical

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Counselling/Clinical/Educational/Applied Psychology.
• At least 5 years of experience as a psychologist.
• Registration with SPS and SRP in Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments and formulate evidence-based hypotheses.
• Deliver interventions and psychological programmes in multidisciplinary settings.
• Provide supervision to junior psychologists and training to professionals.
• Ensure adherence to professional, legal and ethical standards and lead quality improvement efforts.
• Develop and share models of care and collaborate with other health/social care professionals.

Skills

Psychology expertise

Education

Masters Degree in Psychology

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

MINDS has been caring for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (PWIDs) and their families since 1962.

Grounded in the belief that all PWIDs have innate abilities and talents, MINDS is committed to empowering them and enhancing their quality of life, while advocating for greater inclusivity for PWIDs as a nation.

MINDS is today one of the largest charities in Singapore employing more than 1,200 staff. With the key focus to expand community-based services, improving the employability of PWIDS, strengthening education, and engendering inclusive community living, MINDS offers a holistic range of services and programmes across the PWIDs' lifespan.

These include schools, employment and training development centres, home-based care services and community-based services to cater to the physical, psychological, environmental and social needs of PWIDs. For more information, please visit www.minds.org.sg.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Psychologist provides psychological assessments and interventions for clients within multi-disciplinary settings and manages complex cases with medico-legal and forensic implications. S/He complements services provided by other professionals and ensures psychological services are delivered in accordance to organisational standards. An independent professional with excellent collaborative skills, S/He provides supervision for junior psychologists and conducts trainings for other professionals and also collaborates with other professionals in the course of his work.

Conduct psychological assessments

• Conduct psychological assessments to formulate evidence-based and data-driven hypotheses for challenging cases including medico-legal and/or forensic cases.
• Manage challenging cases and prepare assessment reports.
• Identify gaps in assessment tools in relation to application in local contexts and determine possible contextualisation.
• Deliver case presentations during multi-disciplinary team discussions.

Deliver interventions

• Formulate evidence-based and data-driven intervention plans in collaboration with relevant parties including medico-legal and/or forensic cases.
• Deliver interventions, psychological programmes and services.

Build stakeholder relationships or capacity

• Provide psychological expertise to other specialised departments and relevant professionals.
• Collaborate with social and healthcare sector professionals to deliver and improve client care and services.

Maintain professional, legal and ethical standards

• Assist in the implementation of professional standards in clinical, legal and ethical practices within departments.
• Monitor staff adherence to policies and procedures for professional practices.
• Assist in development of quality improvement projects to improve client care and services.

Uplift professional practice in psychology

• Deliver training programmes, lectures or workshops to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Review models of care and service delivery based on evidence-based practices.
• Conduct research, data collection and analyses.
• Provide supervision to entry-level psychologists, students in Masters and Doctorate programmes and interns.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology or Clinical Psychology or Educational Psychology or Applied Psychology.

OTHER INFORMATION

• At least 5 years of experience as a psychologist.
• Knowledge or expertise in disability or related fields.
• Registration with Singapore Psychological Society(SPS) and Singapore Register of Psychologists (SRP).

Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - MINDSG LTD