Job Description

Job Purpose: The psychologist is expected to provide a full range of evidence-based and best practices in psychological services to students including conduct psychological assessments, deliver inte Job Purpose: The psychologist is expected to provide a full range of evidence-based and best practices in psychological services to students including conduct psychological assessments, deliver interventions and manage crisis situations. You are also function as a member of the allied professional team to collaborate with stakeholders, maintain professional and ethical standards, undertake research and continuous improvement and uplift professional practice of psychology in education. Key Responsibilities: Conduct psychological assessments for admission and placement, intervention, learning, social-emotional and behavioural needs. Deliver structured and best practices interventions, in collaboration with other allied professionals at the individual, group and/or class-wide level. Provide consultation, training and support to relevant stakeholders to deliver the best care plan for students. Manage crisis situations i.e. provide advice and counselling to affected students with safety prevention plan to relevant stakeholders. Collaborate and foster positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to improve psychological services to students and families. Maintain professional and ethical standards in the practice of psychology in the education and social sector. Job Requirements: Technical Competencies Possesses a Master in Educational, Counselling or Clinical Psychology from an accredited university. Eligible for registration with the Singapore Register of Psychologists. Fresh graduates are welcomed to apply. Core Competencies Effective communication and interpersonal skills to convey thoughts and ideas succinctly to various stakeholders, as well as to foster positive relationship and collaboration. Effective time management and organisation skills to deliver work expectations independently. Preferred achievements/characteristics Prior working experience in a special education setting will be an added advantage.