Psychologist – Adult Disability

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Psychologist – Adult Disability

This position is for the role of a psychologist working with adults with developmental disabilities and other special needs in the Adult Disability setting (i.e., Day Activity Centre, Sheltered Workshop or Residential Home). This role aims to provide psychological services to individual clients presenting with behavioural issues and/ or mental health concerns, and vis-a-via consultancy and training to the staff and caregivers who support our clients. Specifically, this role is part of a pilot project looking at redefining programmes within the Adult Disability setting to create a continuum of service across the lifespan. You will be working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team within the social service agency (SSA).

Responsibilities

1. Conduct Psychological Assessments

• Conduct specific psychological assessments, to facilitate vocational, educational and other placements

• Conduct initial/intake assessment alongside the multi-disciplinary team as part of routine implementation and progress monitoring

• Prepare assessment reports

2. Deliver Interventions

• Provide routine intervention, as part of the multi-disciplinary/ transdisciplinary team to support individuals with common behavioural concerns

• Participate in routine care-planning, progress monitoring, and meetings as part of the multi-disciplinary team

• Working with SSA staff, allied health professionals and caregivers to better support needs through professional consultation and case discussions in adapting existing interventions for application in local context based on research and trends

3. Building stakeholder relationships or capacity

• Co-implement programmes and interventions catered to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and other special needs, inclusive of Positive Behaviour Support and other systemic supports

• Support training to help equip staff and caregivers in relevant areas for supporting clients in SSA and community settings

• Provide evidence-based input for program/policy improvements

4. Uplift professional practice in psychology

• Provide peer consultation to other allied health professionals

• Assist in the delivery of training (clinical seminars, clinical workshops) for psychologists and/or other professionals in the social service sector

• Participate, facilitate and present in CPH professional development platforms for knowledge-sharing and enhancement of professional skills

• Assist in development of quality improvement projects to improve client care and services, to move beyond pure custodial care model

5. 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

6. 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 and work experience

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

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

• Experience in lesson-planning and curriculum development, administering psychoeducational assessment tools and providing intervention based on Positive Behaviour Support is preferable.

3. Other qualities

• Self-motivated with strong oral and written communication skills

• Able to work independently and collaboratively in multi-disciplinary team

• Exceptional planning and organizational skills

• Fluency in local languages