Senior Psychologist/Psychologist - APSN Tanglin School (Ang Mo Kio)

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 and work with clients and families to address learning, emotional, and behavioural challenges.

• Collaborate with teachers and multidisciplinary teams to identify learning barriers and implement effective interventions and support strategies.

• Provide counselling, mentoring, and therapeutic interventions to support students’/trainees’ social, emotional, and behavioural development.

• Design and implement programmes to promote resilience, wellness, and prevent potential academic or behavioural risks.

• Conduct workshops and training for parents and staff to enhance understanding and management of learning and behavioural needs.

• Maintain professional standards with relevant qualifications, registration, and experience, particularly in working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Job Requirements:

• Possess a Masters in Applied Psychology/ Clinical Psychology from an accredited university and be registered/eligible for registration with SRP or an equivalent professional body.
• Possess a minimum of 5 years of work related experience with relevant exposure in the area of intellectual disability or other related disabilities.
• Expertise and familiarity in conducting and interpreting psychological assessment
• Proficient in a range of evidence-based therapeutic interventions
• Skilled in crisis intervention and management
• Ability to provide training to stakeholders
• Dedicated to ongoing professional development through clinical supervision
• Provide leadership in assigned initiatives
• Ability to work collaboratively with other allied professionals in the department and with teachers and caregivers
• Candidate with Masters in Applied Psychology/ Clinical Psychology without the required minimum years of work related experience will be considered for the position of Psychologist