Psychologist

Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities

Toa Payoh, Singapore
$4,400-5,450 per month
Permanent
Full-time

30 days ago

Since October 2011, Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities (THKMC) was incorporated as a charity with an IPC status to provide multiple social and welfare services to the community at large.THKMC provides assistance to the various groups in our community through more than 60 programmes and services for the elderly and the sick, families, persons with disabilities, and children. We help anyone in need with full respect to their race, colour, creed, language, culture and religion. We have more than 90 programmes and services, reaching out to more than 55,000 people in the community.Together, as ONETHK Empowering the Community.Job DescriptionPsychologist (Toa Payoh)The Early Intervention for Children (EIC) Services helps equip children with motor, communication, social, self-help and cognitive skills. THK EIC involves structuring classes around small groups encompassing early childhood special education, social work and therapy support services to stimulate their adaptive functioning and school readiness skills.Reports to Assistant Director/ Head of Department (Social Work & Psychologists) / Senior Psychologist:At THK EIC Services, a Psychologist's typical work involves applying evidence-based methods to assess the clients' developmental needs, devising treatment plans, delivery of intervention, and monitoring & reviewing the clients' progress together with the trans-disciplinary team. They are also involved in various projects/ research to improve client outcomes.Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:Assessments and Transition Support

Administer cognitive tests (e.g., WPPSI, SAS)
Conduct caregiver interview using tools such as Vineland
Liaison work with caregivers or for caregivers, or other professionals for assessment and school application purposes
Write assessment reports
Transition support for clients / families

Facilitation

Workshops for caregivers and staff e.g. positive behaviour support

Data Management

To collate and submit required data in a timely manner e.g. submission of CODRF scores and Functional Age Estimates (FAE)
Manage SPA database with other Psychologists or Psychologist Associates

Interventions

Supervision and support of fellow Psychologists, Associate Psychologists and Masters' interns as required
Support teachers in classroom to engage clients and reduce behaviour with evidence-based behaviour intervention strategies
Home visits / school visits / intervention with family, as required
Implement of social skills groups in classrooms
Participate in trans-disciplinary team meetings: contributing behavioural descriptions of the children from observations, and supporting with intervention strategies

Qualifications

Minimum Master's degree in Educational or Clinical Psychology from a recognized institution
Eligible for registration or Registered with the Singapore Psychological Society (SPS)
Good understanding and/or previous experience working with young children with developmental needs and their families preferred

Other Information

Mature
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Able to work independently
Observant and analytical
Has strong understanding of the diverse cultures and races
Has patience, caring attitude, passion & commitment in the education of & nurturing young children and empowering the families
Valid First Aid Certificate
Keen to develop professionally

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