ASSOCIATE PSYCHOLOGIST / Psychologist – Adult Disability
This position is for the role of an associate psychologist or psychologist working with adults with developmental disabilities and other special needs in the Adult Disability setting (i.e., Day Activity Centre, Sheltered Workshop or Residential Home). This role aims to provide psychological services to individual clients presenting with behavioural issues and/ or mental health concerns, and vis-a-via consultancy and training to the staff and caregivers who support our clients. Specifically, this role is part of a pilot project looking at redefining programmes within the Adult Disability setting to create a continuum of service across the lifespan. You will be working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team within the social service agency (SSA).
Responsibilities
1. Conduct Psychological Assessments
Conduct specific psychological assessments, to facilitate vocational, educational and other placements
Conduct initial/intake assessment alongside the multi-disciplinary team as part of routine implementation and progress monitoring
Prepare assessment reports
2. Deliver Interventions
Provide routine intervention, as part of the multi-disciplinary/ transdisciplinary team to support individuals with common behavioural concerns
Participate in routine care-planning, progress monitoring, and meetings as part of the multi-disciplinary team
Working with SSA staff, allied health professionals and caregivers to better support needs through professional consultation and case discussions in adapting existing interventions for application in local context based on research and trends
3. Build stakeholder relationships or capacity
Co-implement programmes and interventions catered to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and other special needs, inclusive of Positive Behaviour Support and other systemic supports
Support training to help equip staff and caregivers in relevant areas for supporting clients in SSA and community settings
Provide evidence-based input for program/policy improvements
4. Uplift professional practice in psychology
Provide peer consultation to other allied health professionals
Assist in the delivery of training (clinical seminars, clinical workshops) for psychologists and/or other professionals in the social service sector
Participate, facilitate and present in CPH professional development platforms for knowledge-sharing and enhancement of professional skills
Assist in development of quality improvement projects to improve client care and services, to move beyond pure custodial care model
5. Others
Provide administrative duties relevant to clinical practices and as required of the SSA
Attend CPH meetings and events when necessary
Prepare and submit monthly reports, i.e., monthly KPI tracking as required
Carry out any other duties as assigned by reporting officer or Management
6. Self-development
Attend CPH/SSA endorsed training/workshops/seminars so as to develop relevant knowledge and skills
Receive formal supervision from CPH’s approved supervisors as part of professional development
Requirements
1. Educational qualifications and work experience
(For Psychologist position) A recognised masters’ degree in Applied Psychology (e.g., Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Educational Psychology) from an accredited university. The programme must include a supervised practicum and supervised training in psychological assessments
(For Psychologist position) Be eligible for registration with the Singapore Psychological Society (SPS) (Full Membership) and Singapore register of Psychologists (SRP)
(For Associate Psychologist position) Minimum of Honours degree in Psychology
2. Experience
Relevant experience working with either children or adults with developmental disabilities and/ or providing psychological services in similar settings (i.e., SPED, social services sector) will be an advantage
Experience in lesson-planning and curriculum development, administering psychoeducational assessment tools and providing intervention based on Positive Behaviour Support is preferable.
3. Other qualities
Self-motivated with strong oral and written communication skills
Able to work independently and collaboratively in multi-disciplinary team
Exceptional planning and organizational skills
Fluency in local languages
Psychologist – EIPIC
You will be deployed to a SSA for 4 days a week to provide innovative and quality psychological care to our clients and their families in the Early Intervention Programme for Infants and Children (EIPIC). Working in a multi-disciplinary setting, you will also conduct psychoeducational programmes and training for other professionals, so as to enable quality care and services.
Responsibilities
1. Conduct Psychological Assessments
Coordinate and conduct formal and informal psychological assessments, including standardised tests e.g., school placement assessments (SPAs)
Prepare assessment reports for routine cases
Conduct intake assessment to determine child’s strengths and needs, and/or regular assessments for progress monitoring
2. Deliver Interventions
Work in a multi-disciplinary team comprising teachers and other professionals such as social workers and speech therapists to co-develop and implement evidence-based and data-driven intervention plans (such as emotional and behaviour management, and social skills training), as well as to conduct home visits when necessary
3. Deliver psychological programmes and services. This may include:
Guiding staff and parents/caregivers in implementing emotional, learning and behavioural evidence-based interventions, customised to the needs of individual child
Maintaining timely and accurate records of students and to maintain regular contact with the child’s family when required
Conducting transitional planning from one educational setting to another
Providing intervention for caregivers, where needed
4. Building stakeholder relationships or capacity
Provide evidence-based input for program/policy improvements
Provide consultation for parents, teachers, caregivers and other stakeholders so as to improve child outcome as well as enhance the child’s learning and development
5. Uplift professional practice in psychology
Assist in the delivery of training programmes as part of continuing professional development
Deliver psychoeducation programmes for staff and caregivers
Identify areas of improvement in models of client care and services based on evidence-based practices
Perform data collection and analysis to support research e.g., programme evaluation for new initiatives/programs introduced in the SSA
Provide guidance to peers and interns
Attain SRP status or its equivalent (within first two years of appointment as Psychologist)
Assist in the delivery of training (clinical seminars, clinical workshops) for psychologists and/or other professionals in the social service sector
Present, facilitate and participate in CPH professional development platforms for knowledge-sharing and to hone clinical skills
6. Administrative duties
Attend and assist with group meetings, chair and/or present at the meetings when necessary
Assist in the planning and implementation of SSA activities as assigned
Attend CPH meetings and events when necessary
Prepare and submit reports e.g., monthly KPI tracking as required
Carry out any other duties as assigned by Reporting Officer or Management for the SSA/CPH
7. Self-development
Attend CPH/SSA endorsed training/workshops/seminars so as to develop relevant knowledge and skills
Receive formal supervision from CPH’s approved supervisors as part of professional development
Requirements
1. Educational qualifications and work experience
A recognised Masters’ degree in Psychology (e.g., Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology) from an accredited university. The programme must include a supervised practicum and supervised training in psychological assessments
Be eligible for registration with the Singapore Psychological Society (SPS) (Full Membership) and Singapore Register of Psychologists (SRP)
2. Experience
(Preferred) Experience in clinical settings and/or working with/in SSAs
3. Other qualities
Effective interpersonal skills
Good psychological report writing skills
Able to work in multi-disciplinary team
Fluency in local languages and familiarity with the local context will be an advantage
ASSOCIATE PSYCHOLOGIST – Adult Disability
This position is for the role of an associate psychologist working with adults with developmental disabilities and other special needs in the Adult Disability setting (i.e., Enabling Business Hub). This role aims to provide psychological services, under supervision, to individual clients with disabilities, focusing on enhancing their cognitive, social and emotive health, and professional consultation to the professionals who support these persons with disabilities. You will be working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team within the social service agency (SSA), working in collaboration with other partners, employers, and caregivers to support persons with disabilities.
Responsibilities
1. Conduct Psychological Assessments
Conduct specific psychological assessments, under supervision, to facilitate vocational, educational and other placements
Conduct initial/intake assessment alongside the multi-disciplinary team as part of routine implementation and progress monitoring
Prepare assessment reports under supervision
2. Deliver Interventions
Provide routine intervention, under supervision, as part of the multi-disciplinary/ transdisciplinary team to support individuals with common behavioural concerns
Participate in routine care-planning and meetings as part of the multi-disciplinary team
Working with SSA staff, allied health professionals and caregivers to better support the job placement of persons with disabilities
3. Build stakeholder relationships or capacity
Co-implement individual and group programmes and interventions catered to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and other special needs, inclusive of Positive Behaviour Support and other systemic supports
Support training to help equip staff, peer supporters and caregivers in relevant areas for supporting clients in SSA and community settings
4. Uplift professional practice in psychology
Provide peer consultation to other allied health professionals
Participate, facilitate and present in CPH professional development platforms for knowledge-sharing and enhancement of professional skills
5. Others
Provide administrative duties relevant to clinical practices and as required of the SSA
Attend CPH meetings and events when necessary
Prepare and submit monthly reports, i.e., monthly KPI tracking as required
Carry out any other duties as assigned by reporting officer or Management
6. Self-development
Attend CPH/SSA endorsed training/workshops/seminars so as to develop relevant knowledge and skills
Receive formal supervision from CPH’s approved supervisors as part of professional development
Requirements
1. Educational qualifications and work experience
Minimum of Honours degree in Psychology
2. Experience
Relevant experience working with either children or adults with developmental disabilities and/ or providing psychological services in similar settings (i.e., SPED, social services sector) will be an advantage
Experience in administering psychoeducational assessment tools and providing intervention based on Positive Behaviour Support is preferable.
3. Other qualities
Self-motivated with strong oral and written communication skills
Able to work independently and collaboratively in multi-disciplinary team
Exceptional planning and organizational skills
Fluency in local languages
To apply
Please complete the CPH Employment Application Form.
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