Senior/Psychologist, Paediatrics (Child Development Unit)

National University Polyclinics; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health institution in Singapore is seeking a Senior Psychologist to provide psychometric assessments and intervention programmes for children in the Child Development Unit. Candidates should hold a Master's in Psychology and have experience working with children. This role includes developing educational materials and conducting training for staff. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Registered or eligible for registration with a recognized psychological professional body.
• Fresh Master graduates with relevant internship or work experience preferred.
• Clinical training in assessments and/or therapy for children.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychometric assessments and interpret results for patients.
• Document assessment findings and make recommendations.
• Develop and evaluate intervention/group programmes.

Skills

Psychometric assessments

Data collection and analysis

Team collaboration

Developmental disorders knowledge

Education

Master of Psychology

Job description

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Senior/Psychologist, Paediatrics (Child Development Unit)

Job ID: 7771

Job Function: Allied Health

Institution: National University Hospital

The Psychologist / Senior Psychologist is required to provide psychometric assessments and intervention programmes for patients within the Child Development Unit of the Department of Paediatrics. They will be involved in data collection and analysis to support research and inform psychoeducational programmes. The Psychologist works under the supervision of a Senior Psychologist.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct appropriate psychometric assessments and interpret results for referred patients.
• Accurately document assessment findings and make appropriate recommendations.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate intervention/group programmes for referred patients.
• Senior Psychologist will focus on specialization in psychology and initiate new psychological services.
• Develop materials for teaching and training.
• Provide in-service training for department staff as needed.
• Supervise psychology interns during clinical attachments.
• Contribute to team operational tasks.
• Participate in research projects as a team member.
• Provide expertise for media queries from magazines, newspapers, or other channels via our Corporate Communications department.
• Senior Psychologist to lead talks on psychological, learning, or developmental disorders for health providers or the public.

Requirements:

• Master of Psychology, with specialization in Educational/School Psychology or Clinical Psychology, from an accredited university.
• Registered or eligible for registration with a recognized psychological professional body.
• Fresh Master graduates with relevant internship or work experience prior to/during Masters training are an advantage.
• Clinical training in assessments and/or therapy for children.
• Motivated team player who can work independently and provide high-standard patient care.