Psychologist

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Employer: Grace Orchard School

The Psychologist, under the supervision of the Head of Department (Allied Professionals), is a member of the school's AP Department. He / She provides psychological services within an inter-disciplinary setting, applying an array of psychometric assessments and intervention for clients with Mild Intellectual Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorder. He / She works collaboratively with fellow allied professionals, teaching staff, and parents / caregivers to facilitate learning and development of the students by promoting and supporting their cognitive, social, emotional and behavioural needs. He / She will conduct and participate in case conferences / consultations, and home visits, as well as provide relevant support services to benefit students and their families. The standard of professional practice will be ethical and delivered with due consideration to the relevant legislation and procedures.

• Conduct psychological assessments and other standardized tests for students when required.
• Conduct Placement Assessment Screening (PAS) and coordinate with AP staff to support placement and transition for new admission.
• Develop a clinical or professional formulation for routine cases and common psychological problems.
• Incorporate theoretical knowledge and evidence-based approaches to determine appropriate psychological formulations.
• Apply psychological theory and scientific research to manage complex psychological problems that require individually tailored interventions.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions to students and their caregivers to support their psychological, socioemotional, behavioural and learning needs.
• Provide crisis intervention support in line with the school policies, including recommendations for financial assistance and supporting child protection cases.
• Write formal psychological reports and make formal recommendations or actions to be taken when required.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders for the effective enhancement of services.
• Provide psychological inputs to other specialized departments and relevant professionals.
• Liaise and coordinate with school staff to obtain / provide adequate information to advocate the best options for students' development/placement.
• Contribute to the school's interdisciplinary process of Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Individual Transition Plan (ITP).
• Maintain and update case documentation with relevant records and reports, and update students' status to the relevant staff members and caregivers.
• Demonstrate the scientific-practitioner approach by carrying out research on prevention, diagnosis, assessment and treatment of psychological or learning disorders.
• Identify areas of improvement in psychological services and models of care in conjunction with the management.
• Adhere to professional standards in clinical and legal and ethical practices.
• Assist in the delivery of training programmes for school staff, parents and caregivers.
• Attend internal and external trainings to keep abreast of the latest trends and developments to develop and maintain skills that increase effectiveness.
• Assist in the development and management of the budget for the Department.
• Attend school meetings and other relevant governance activities to stay updated on school matters and planning.
• Perform other duties and be involved in committee work as assigned by the school management.

• At least a Master's Degree in Educational Psychology or related field
• Registered Psychologist with Singapore Psychological Society (SPS)
• Previous working experience in schools (mainstream and/or SPED schools) and working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder is preferred
• Strong analytical and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team member in a fast-paced work environment

• Entry level

• Full-time

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