What Jobs are available for Psychologist in Singapore?

Key Responsibilities:

1. Psychological Assessment for (i) school admission, (ii) programme placement, (iii) identification of socio-emotional and behavioural needs, (iv) progress monitoring, (v) mental capacity for assisted deputyship application programme.
   
   • Conduct vocational profiling and facilitate the combination of report meeting
   
   • Conduct admission screening to ensure fitted school placement
   
   • Select and administer screening and assessment tools (e.g. BASC, mood disorder checklist)
   
   • Select and administer standardised psychological assessment for mental capacity assessment
   
   • Prepare assessment resources and protocol for mental capacity assessments so as to contextualise to the needs of the student
   
   • Prepare assessment report including scoring and interpretation
   
   • Make recommendation and conclusion based on assessment results
   
   • Guide junior psychologist in psychological assessments including selection, test administration, and report writing
2. Provide Psychological Interventions for students referred for socio-emotional and behavioural needs.
   
   • Conduct individual intervention
   
   • Conduct group intervention
   
   • Guide junior psychologist in case conceptualisation, treatment planning and progress monitoring
   
   • Lead in the design and crafting of group intervention
3. Manage Crisis
   
   • Recognise signs and symptoms of distress
   
   • Provide crisis intervention
   
   • Administer suicide risk assessment
   
   • Make recommendation for follow-up actions after the crisis
   
   • Guide junior psychologist in crisis intervention including recognising signs and symptoms of distress, soft-skills to de-escalate students in distress, and conduct risk assessment
   
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   • Conduct psychological debriefing session after the crisis
4. Provide training to stakeholders
   
   • Conduct training for stakeholders (e.g. employer education, staff induction)
   
   • Conduct specialised training (e.g. CARE Kit training, Understanding self-harm behaviour)
   
   • Lead in the design and customisation of training to meet needs of stakeholders
   
   • Collect and collate of data to measure training effectiveness
   
   • Evaluate and review effectiveness of training design to ensure overall training objectives are met
5. Perform Clinical Supervision
   
   • Provide guidance to junior staff on assessment, case intervention so as to adhere to both organisational and psychological guidelines
6. Leadership
   
   • Provide thought leadership in the design of the various portfolios in psychology discipline
   
   • Provide ongoing guidance to junior psychologist or intern in their key responsibilities and functions
7. Administrative duties
   
   • Digitization of reports
   
   • Documentation of clinical duties
   
   • Assist in preparing and submitting Key Review Area (KRA) and targets to AP Manager
   
   • Carry out other administrative duties assigned by AP Manager

Job Requirements:

• Possess a Masters in Applied Psychology/ Clinical Psychology from an accredited university and be registered/eligible for registration with SRP or an equivalent professional body.
• Candidates who process only a Degree in Psychology will be considered for the position of Associate Psychologist .
• Possess a minimum of 5 years of work related experience with relevant exposure in the area of intellectual disability or other related disabilities.
• Expertise and familiarity in conducting and interpreting psychological assessment
• Proficient in a range of evidence-based therapeutic interventions
• Skilled in crisis intervention and management
• Ability to provide training to stakeholders
• Dedicated to ongoing professional development through clinical supervision
• Provide leadership in assigned initiatives
• Ability to work collaboratively with other allied professionals in the department and with teachers and caregivers
• Candidate with Masters in Applied Psychology/ Clinical Psychology without the required minimum years of work related experience will be considered for the position of Psychologist
• Working Location: Choa Chu Kang

Maximising Potential I Transforming Lives

Join Maitri School's team of educators and professionals empowering students with autism spectrum disorder to live better, learn continually, and contribute meaningfully. As Singapore embraces inclusive education, your expertise will make a meaningful difference right here in our community.

Your role as Psychologist/Associate Psychologist:

• Coordinate and conduct psychological assessment for students
• Plan and implement evidence-based programmes or interventions to support the psychological and behavior needs of students
• Collaborate with other professional staff to develop and implement evidence-based strategies and interventions, as well as conduct home programmes and visits when necessary
• Provide consultation, advise and training in the management of student' learning, emotional and behavior issues, with families, professional staff, and other stakeholders, to improve student outcome as well as enhance student's development.
• Manage admission and screenings for potential students

Why choose Maitri School:

1. Competitive compensation package with performance bonus
2. Career progression opportunities
3. Manageable class size
4. Work life harmony

Requirements:

• A Masters' degree in Educational or Clinical Psychology (for Psychologist position). A Bachelor's degree in Psychology (for Associate Psychologist position).
• Registered with Singapore Psychological Society
• Minimum 2 – 3 years of relevant working experience
• Prior working experience in special education setting is an added advantage.
• Has strong practical knowledge and clinical skills in supporting persons with ASD and developmental disabilities.
• Collaborative mindset and strong communication skills

Work Location: 95 Jalan Eunos Singapore

Job Description

• Conducting psychological assessments (i.e. intellectual, behavioural, emotional) for students and clients to support educational/vocational placement decisions

• Designing appropriate therapy plans and providing psychological

interventions to help address students' and clients' academic, social and/or

emotional difficulties

• Conducting intake assessments for placement of new students and clients in the

Centre, working in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team

• Engaging in collaborative problem-solving with teachers/coaches,

parents/caregivers and other stakeholders, to facilitate the development of

socio-emotional/behavioural/academic functioning of students and clients

• Participating in program-planning meetings and case reviews for individual

students/clients

• Providing advice on how to adapt the curriculum/programme and make

accommodations to cater to a student's/client's learning style, cognitive profile,

developmental level or behavioural patterns

• Supporting student and client transition to and from school and Day Activity Centre

• Collaborating and coordinating with external agencies to provide a holistic and comprehensive service to the student/client

• Providing training to teachers, coaches, parents and caregivers

Job Specifications

• Degree/ Masters in Psychology

• Eligible for registration or registered with the Singapore Psychological Society and the Singapore register of Psychologist

• Relevant working experience with children/adult clients with autism will be an advantage

• Experience in administering psycho-educational assessment tools

• Experience in providing intervention for social skills development

• Experience in supporting parents to promote skill development of the student/client at home

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams

Job Description

· Conducting psychological assessments (i.e. intellectual, behavioural, emotional) for students and clients to support educational/vocational placement decisions

· Designing appropriate therapy plans and providing psychological

interventions to help address students' and clients' academic, social and/or

emotional difficulties

· Conducting intake assessments for placement of new students and clients in the

Centre, working in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team

· Engaging in collaborative problem-solving with teachers/coaches,

parents/caregivers and other stakeholders, to facilitate the development of

socio-emotional/behavioural/academic functioning of students and clients

· Participating in program-planning meetings and case reviews for individual

students/clients

· Providing advice on how to adapt the curriculum/programme and make

accommodations to cater to a student's/client's learning style, cognitive profile,

developmental level or behavioural patterns

· Supporting student and client transition to and from school and Day Activity Centre

· Collaborating and coordinating with external agencies to provide a holistic and comprehensive service to the student/client

· Providing training to teachers, coaches, parents and caregivers

Job Specifications

· Degree/ Masters in Psychology

· Eligible for registration or registered with the Singapore Psychological Society and the Singapore register of Psychologist

· Relevant working experience with children/adult clients with autism will be an advantage

· Experience in administering psycho-educational assessment tools

· Experience in providing intervention for social skills development

· Experience in supporting parents to promote skill development of the student/client at home

· Excellent communication skills

· Strong ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams

Job Description
Conducting psychological assessments (i.e. intellectual, behavioural, emotional) for students and clients to support educational/vocational placement decisions
Designing appropriate therapy plans and providing psychological interventions to help address students' and clients' academic, social and/or emotional difficulties
Conducting intake assessments for placement of new students and clients in the Centre, working in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team
Engaging in collaborative problem-solving with teachers/coaches, parents/caregivers and other stakeholders, to facilitate the development of socio-emotional/behavioural/academic functioning of students and clients
Participating in program-planning meetings and case reviews for individual students/clients
Providing advice on how to adapt the curriculum/programme and make accommodations to cater to a student's/client's learning style, cognitive profile, developmental level or behavioural patterns
Supporting student and client transition to and from school and Day Activity Centre
Collaborating and coordinating with external agencies to provide a holistic and comprehensive service to the student/client
Providing training to teachers, coaches, parents and caregivers
Job Specifications
Degree/ Masters in Psychology
Eligible for registration or registered with the Singapore Psychological Society and the Singapore register of Psychologist
Relevant working experience with children/adult clients with autism will be an advantage
Experience in administering psycho-educational assessment tools
Experience in providing intervention for social skills development
Experience in supporting parents to promote skill development of the student/client at home
Excellent communication skills
Strong ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
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Job Description

· Conducting psychological assessments (i.e. intellectual, behavioural, emotional) for students and clients to support educational/vocational placement decisions

· Designing appropriate therapy plans and providing psychological

interventions to help address students’ and clients’ academic, social and/or

emotional difficulties

· Conducting intake assessments for placement of new students and clients in the

Centre, working in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team

· Engaging in collaborative problem-solving with teachers/coaches,

parents/caregivers and other stakeholders, to facilitate the development of

socio-emotional/behavioural/academic functioning of students and clients

· Participating in program-planning meetings and case reviews for individual

students/clients

· Providing advice on how to adapt the curriculum/programme and make

accommodations to cater to a student’s/client’s learning style, cognitive profile,

developmental level or behavioural patterns

· Supporting student and client transition to and from school and Day Activity Centre

· Collaborating and coordinating with external agencies to provide a holistic and comprehensive service to the student/client

· Providing training to teachers, coaches, parents and caregivers

Job Specifications

· Degree/ Masters in Psychology

· Eligible for registration or registered with the Singapore Psychological Society and the Singapore register of Psychologist

· Relevant working experience with children/adult clients with autism will be an advantage

· Experience in administering psycho-educational assessment tools

· Experience in providing intervention for social skills development

· Experience in supporting parents to promote skill development of the student/client at home

· Excellent communication skills

· Strong ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams

Company description:

SingHealth Polyclinics, a leader in family medicine, provides seamless, patient-centred and preventive healthcare that is affordable and accessible to all. SingHealth Polyclinics' network of polyclinics provides primary healthcare services to the community. It plays an integral role in promoting a healthy lifestyle within the community and empowering families with the knowledge of common health issues, care and treatment options. SingHealth Polyclinics is a member of Singapore Health Services (SingHealth) - a public healthcare cluster which also manages three hospitals and five specialty centres.

Job description:

Job Description:

We are looking for psychologist who is interested in promoting equitable access to psychological care and building the psychology services in primary care.

The incumbent will work collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders to provide psychological care using evident based practice that empower individuals to achieve optimal mental health and wellbeing. He/She will have opportunity to work on de-stigmatizing mental health and create a safe environment where individuals feel empowered to seek help. He/She will have opportunities to design and conduct related workshops/training program that enhances resilience of individuals and building of a caring culture in SHP.

The psychologist is expected to:

• Conduct screening by using validated tools like GAD-7, PHQ9 and other mental health questionnaires
• Apply theoretical and professional knowledge to formulate good psychological assessment and select appropriate therapeutic interventions to work with individuals in optimizing their mental health.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions using appropriate outcome measurements
• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals comprising doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals
• Design and conduct mental health related workshops/talks
• Support the SHP Staff Support program in providing appropriate training to staff and Peer Supporters
• Participate in QI or research projects

Requirements:

• Master of Clinical or Counselling Psychology or other relevant MPsych (MA/MSc), DPsych
• Minimum 2 years of work experience in a related setting is an added advantage but not a must
• Good team player as well as able to work independently
• High level of interpersonal, communication and report writing skills
• The candidate should be registered or eligible for registration with the Singapore Psychological Society (SPS) as a Registered Psychologist

The Psychologist provides psychological services within a team, applying a wide array of psychometric assessments and interventions for clients with routine psychological/ behavioural conditions. She/He conducts psychoeducational programmes and training for caregivers and other professionals. She/He also participates in continuing education and research to achieve quality client care.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and conduct formal and informal psychological assessment for clients including standardised tests
• Manage admission and initial screenings for potential clients
• Plan and implement evidence-based programmes or interventions to support the psychological and behavioural needs of the clients
• Collaborate with other professional staff to develop and implement evidence-based strategies and interventions, as well as conduct home programmes/visits when necessary.
• Provide consultation for families, professional staff, and other stakeholders so as to improve client outcome as well as enhance client's development and/or functioning.

Job Requirements:

• Master's in Psychology or equivalent from an accredited university
• At least 1-2 years of relevant work experience
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Singapore Psychological Society as a Full Member/Registered Psychologist
• Psychologist who are full members of the Singapore Psychological Society (SPS) and registered with the Singapore Register of Psychologists (SRP) are expected to work independently

Security & Intelligence Division

Permanent

What the role is

You will psychological principles, knowledge and insights of relevance to enhance SID's organisational and operational effectiveness.

What you will be working on

• Conduct research, assessments and interventions in psychological domains relevant to SID. These include, but are not limited to, mental health and well-being, organisational psychology, social psychology and psychological profiling.

• Provide consultation, advice and training to relevant SID stakeholders in psychological matters.
What you will gain:

• Relevant knowledge and skillsets to psychology to a security and intelligence context

• Opportunities to work in multidisciplinary teams to gain adjacent competencies beyond psychology

What we are looking for

• Roles for fresh graduates available

• Must minimally possess a recognised undergraduate degree in psychology

• Experience or interest in conducting psychological research, assessments and interventions

• Willingness to work in different fields of psychology

• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, planning and execution skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence

About Security & Intelligence Division

We are an agency that provides strategic analysis to help advance and protect Singapore's national interest, security and sovereignty. Our mission is to provide the government with strategic assessments of global and regional threats, and developments in the increasingly complex and volatile world.

About your application process

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and for other roles within Security & Intelligence Division or the wider Public Service.