Psychologist; AWWA School

Job Responsibilities

• The Psychologist will provide holistic psychological services that are caregiver/client-focused to the clientele of the assigned AWWA program and/or organisation/s
• Manage, coordinate, and conduct formal and informal psychological assessments under supervision
• Attend and assist with case discussions, placement meetings, and case conference meetings as well as chair these meetings when necessary
• Formulate, implement and evaluate evidence-based, data-driven programmes or intervention plans in collaboration with teams
• Empower client and caregiver on methods to enhance health and functioning through self‑management strategies
• Provide psychological inputs to other specialised departments and relevant professionals
• Identify areas of improvement in models of client care and service based on evidence-based practices
• Collaborate and provide consultation for internal and external stakeholders (e.g., families, professionals, & agencies including hospitals and preschools) in order to promote clients' development and/or functioning
• Deliver psycho educational programs and rehabilitation workshops for clients, caregivers, colleagues and other stakeholders
• Perform data collection and analysis to support research
• Identify areas of improvement in client care and services for quality improvement projects
• Adhere to professional standards in clinical, legal, ethical, health and safety practices

• To assist in ad‑hoc projects/committees as and when required by the Head of Psychology
• To perform any other duties as directed by the Program Head / Director

The listed responsibilities are not exhaustive and are subject to amendment as needed.

Minimum education / qualifications

• Master's in Psychology or equivalent from an accredited university
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Singapore Psychological Society (SPS) as a full member
• Psychologists who are full members of SPS and registered with the Singapore Register of Psychologists (SRP) are expected to work independently

Minimum years of relevant experience

• 0-2 years of working experience

Attributes (functional or leadership competencies)

• Passionate about the wellbeing of people
• Self‑motivated in professional development
• High initiative and willing to go the extra mile
• Teamplayer who builds trust, shows respect and upholds integrity
• Possess professionalism in upholding the professional code of conduct and ethics