Educational Psychologist

Key Responsibilities

• Administer student evaluations and develop therapy plans
• Perform psycho-educational assessments for diagnosing neurodevelopmental disorders, determining school placements, or informing therapeutic interventions
• Collaborate with students and relevant stakeholders to establish client-centered and SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely) objectives
• Identify and utilize appropriate outcome measures to assess therapy progress and results
• Offer therapy recommendations tailored to the individual needs of students
• Effectively communicate assessment findings, therapy strategies, objectives, and outcome measures to students and pertinent stakeholders
• Provide clinical guidance and therapeutic interventions
• Adhere to established clinical protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Deliver clinical expertise and consultation for educational and research purposes
• Administer interventions for students in both inclusive and integrated settings as needed
• Regularly evaluate therapy outcomes and progress using selected therapy outcome measures
• Adjust therapy plans based on student progress, motivation, and collected outcome measures
• Enhance interventions by incorporating new techniques and technologies
• Communicate intervention strategies, outcome measures, progress, and discharge criteria to relevant stakeholders
• Empower students, caregivers, and teachers with strategies to improve health, mobility, and functioning through self-management techniques
• Recommend assistive devices and equipment according to the needs of students and teachers
• Oversee clinical administration and operational tasks
• Inform parents, caregivers, and teachers about available clinical services
• Monitor the use of equipment and resource materials
• Engage in continuing education, research initiatives, and training opportunities
• Participate in ongoing professional development activities
• Implement evidence-based intervention practices, resources, and assistive technology
• Plan and lead continuous professional development activities for key stakeholders
• Support the application of research findings in direct practice
• Create educational materials and activities tailored to the learning needs of students, caregivers, and key stakeholders
• Engage in research projects
• Manage additional projects assigned by Reporting Officers

Job Holder Requirements and Qualifications:

• Qualification: Recognized Master's degree in Psychology from accredited institutions and registration with the Singapore Psychological Society (SPS) as a Registered Psychologist
• Experience: At least 2 years of relevant work experience

Other Knowledge / Skills / Attributes:

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team, maintaining a client-centered and service-oriented approach