Full Time Psychologist (DAC, Adult Disability) Jobs, in Community Psychology Hub - Maukerja

The Psychologist, working as part of an interdisciplinary team, will be responsible for the delivery of quality psychological services and may work across a variety of settings at Rainbow Centre (early intervention, schools, out-of-school hours care, and community outreach services, etc.).

Responsibilities

1. Providing quality clinical services to our clients, through:

• Using appropriate assessment tools to obtain data to identify therapy needs in a variety of cases

• Formulating care plans that are outcome-based and relevant to the goals identified for the clients through planning, implementing, evaluating and managing interventions

• Facilitating individual and group interventions and employing evidence-based psychological interventions, as well as applying the process of collaborative exploration in the management of caseloads to deliver effective services

• Complete specialist reports, case notes and other documentation, following professional guidelines and guidelines required by the organization

• Prioritising and managing a caseload under supervision in accordance with organisation policy

• Participating in developing protocols and clinical guidelines to improve services in conjunction with the Lead Allied Professional/Principal Therapist

2. Supporting strategy and planning effort through:

• Maintaining and monitoring both client records related to service utilization in accordance with organisational and professional requirements, and inventories of equipment, materials and supplies

• Adhering to health and safety policy and ensuring all equipment are properly and safely stored and maintained for safe use

• Participating in the development, monitoring and evaluation of outcome measures as appropriate in service area

3. Continuing professional development by:

• Engaging in and articulating reflection and evaluation in practice, including critically evaluating the impact of contemporary issues related to the profession and sector

• Remaining up to date and compliant with all relevant legislation, organizational procedures, policies and professional codes of conduct to uphold standards of best practice

4. 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

5. 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

• 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

• Be registered or otherwise eligible for registration with the Singapore Psychological Society (SPS) (Full Membership) and Singapore register of Psychologists (SRP) registration

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

3. Other qualities

• Good communications skills to convey thoughts and ideas succinctly to various stakeholders, and to foster interdisciplinary collaboration to provide client-centric service and achieve best outcomes

• Able to handle the physical demands of the role, such as lifting clients and equipment

• Exceptional planning and organizational skills

• Fluency in local languages