Child Psychologist (Locum)

Operating at MindChamps Allied Care @ Siglap

Duties & Responsibilities:

. Manage admission and initial screenings for potential clients

. Plan and implement evidence-based programmes or interventions to support the psychological and behavioral needs of the clients

. Coordinate and conduct formal and informal psychological assessment for clients including standardized tests

. Assess and provide formal diagnosis of developmental conditions (e.g. Autism, Dyslexia, Global Developmental Delay, Down Syndrome, Dyspraxia) through a written report

. Provide Psychology assessments for exemption of second language or accommodation for children with learning challenges

. Provides parent training to parents of children with developmental needs on topics such as play skills, introducing non-verbal communication etc.

. Provide coaching for social skills on topics such as turn-taking, anger management etc.

. Collaborate with other professional staff to develop and implement evidence-based strategies and interventions, as well as conduct out-of-centre programmes and school visits when necessary.

. Provide consultation for families, professional staff, and other stakeholders so as to improve client outcome as well as enhance client's development and/or functioning.

. Conducts IQ tests and provides reports for enrolment in Special Education Schools

. Conduct school and home visits, if needed.

. Update parents regarding sessions and progress after each session (text/photos/videos etc)

. Updating case notes post-sessions regularly and independently

. Establishes a good network of and maintains good relations with other professionals in the field

. Be proactive in keeping abreast of developments in the field of Child and Educational Psychology

Requirements:

. Masters in Psychology or equivalent from an accredited university

. Registered or eligible for registration with the Singapore Psychological Society as a Full Member/Registered Psychologist preferred (SRP),

. Psychologist who are full members of the Singapore Psychological Society (SPS) and registered with the Singapore Register of Psychologists (SRP) are expected to work independently

. Preferred 3 years or more of relevant experience working with children

. Good interpersonal communication skills