Psychologist - Early Intervention Centre (Hougang)

Principal Job Responsibilities • Provide holistic psychological services that are caregiver/client focused • Develop collaborative treatment plans based on assessment findings and observations for caregivers/clients • Deliver psychoeducational programs, training and workshops for clients, caregivers, colleagues and other stakeholders Caregivers (70% of job scope) • Provide evidence-based psychological interventions to individuals and families using approaches such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), emotion regulation strategies, mindfulness-based interventions, and other clinically appropriate therapeutic modalities to address emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs • Conduct psychological assessments and develop goals, incorporating psychoeducation, family-based interventions, strengths-based approaches, and collaborative care strategies to enhance psychological well-being, improve coping skills, strengthen family functioning, and support recovery outcomes • Participate in Case Filter Meetings (CFM) to review caregiver referrals, identify mental health needs and recommend appropriate intervention pathways Children (30% of job scope) • Manage, coordinate, and conduct formal and informal psychological assessments independently • Co-plan and implement collaborative intervention plans incorporating appropriate behavior management strategies based on assessment findings to support the needs of individual and/ or group of diverse learners • Adopt and implement evidence-based approaches such as Trans-disciplinary approach, Family-Centred Practices, Early Childhood Holistic Outcomes and other best practices in Early Intervention • Attend and assist with case discussions, team meetings and conference meetings as well as chair these meetings when necessary • Attend training, workshops and events as and when deemed necessary and fit for operations and professional development • Formulate, implement and evaluate evidence-based, data-driven programmes in collaboration with team members • Empower clients and caregivers on methods to enhance health, participation and functioning through self-management strategies • Provide psychological inputs to other programmes and relevant professionals • Collaborate and provide consultation for internal and external stakeholders (e.g., families, professionals, & agencies including hospitals and preschools) in order to promote client development and/or functioning • Identify areas of improvement in models of client care and service based on evidence-based practices • Perform data collection and analysis to support research • Identify areas of improvement in models of client care and services for quality improvement projects • Adhere to professional standards in clinical, legal, ethical, health and safety practices Other Responsibilities • To assist in ad-hoc projects/committees/ events as and when required • To perform any other duties as directed by the Head / EI Management * The listed responsibilities are not exhaustive and are subject to amendment as needed. Job Specifications Minimum education / qualifications • Master's in Psychology or equivalent from an accredited university • Registered or eligible for registration with the Singapore Psychological Society (SPS) as a full member • Psychologists who are full members of SPS and registered with the Singapore Register of Psychologists (SRP) are expected to work independently Minimum years of relevant experience • 1-2 years of working experience Attributes (functional competencies) • Passionate about the work and wellbeing of people • Self-motivated in professional development • High initiative and willing to go the extra mile • Team player who builds trust, shows respect and upholds integrity • Possess professionalism in upholding the professional code of conduct and ethics