Psychologist (Children's Home)

We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate and experienced Psychologist. This full-time role offers a 4-day work week with 10-hour shifts: 11am to 9pm, 12pm to 10pm.

The successful candidate will work with children and young persons (CYPs) who have experienced trauma, abuse, and/or neglect, supporting their psychological recovery and reintegration into family and community settings. You will deliver trauma-informed care and child-centric practices through psychological assessments, interventions, and collaboration with key stakeholders such as social/case workers, residential managers, care staff, and external agencies (e.g., MSF, FSCs, hospitals, schools).

Key Responsibilities:

1. Psychological Services

• Conduct holistic psychological assessments, including cognitive, trauma/emotional, and behavioural evaluations.
• Collaborate with case/social workers to develop/review Individual Care Plans (ICPs)/Individual Transition Plans (ITPs) for residents based on assessments and case formulations.
• Deliver evidence-based individual and group therapy interventions (e.g. trauma-focused interventions, e.g., Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Trauma-Focused Positive Behavioural Interventions and Support).
• Provide crisis intervention and emotional co-regulation strategies with residents during acute episodes.

2. Case Management & Support

• Work closely with social/care workers, care staff, educators, allied health professionals, medical professionals and Protection Officers (POs) to support integrated care planning and casework management.
• Attend and contribute to case conferences, reviews, and multi-agency meetings.
• Monitor progress and review/evaluate interventions as necessary, ensuring measurable outcomes.

3. Training & Capacity Building

• Contribute and/or provide training and consultation to care staff on trauma-informed care, attachment issues, and behavioural management strategies.

4. Safeguarding & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to MSF child protection policies and escalate health and safety concerns promptly and appropriately.
• Maintain accurate and confidential documentation/work processes in line with the Centre’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and MSF requirements.
• Contribute to audits and program evaluations to meet service and licensing standards.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education & Licensure

• Master's in Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology.
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Singapore Register of Psychologists (SRP).
• Certification in trauma-informed care, play therapy, or other trauma-focused interventions is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum two years of experience working with children and young persons (CYPs), preferably in residential or institutional care settings.
• Experience with trauma, abuse, neglect, and behavioural presentations common in out-of-home care CYPs.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical formulation and intervention planning skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and understanding of family systems and socio-cultural dynamics.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Application Process

Interested applicants are invited to submit their CVS and cover letters outlining their experience and motivation for applying to this role. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.