Educational Psychologist

Educational Psychologist

The primary aim of the Educational Psychologist, Early Intervention Programme for Infants and Children (EIPIC) is to work collaboratively as part of a trans-disciplinary EIPIC team to educate families/staff/other stakeholders [...]

The primary aim of the Educational Psychologist, Early Intervention Programme for Infants and Children (EIPIC) is to work collaboratively as part of a trans-disciplinary EIPIC team to educate families/staff/other stakeholders and support clients, to address clients’ developmental/ learning/emotional/ behavioural issues.

Responsibilities

  • To organise and undertake psycho-educational assessment of clients as appropriate.
  • To develop and implement appropriate intervention strategies to address clients’ developmental/ learning/emotional/ behavioural issues.
  • To participate in admissions screening of EIPIC applicants.
  • To support clients throughout the EIPIC continuum, including out-of-centre placements.
  • To provide consultation to support stakeholders (e.g., family and staff) in management of clients’ developmental/ learning/emotional/ behavioural issues.
  • To support teachers in developing/implementing/monitoring clients’ IEPs.
  • To Conduct Psychological Assessments for Special School Placements
  • To maintain up-to-date records of psychologist’s assessment/intervention with clients, and consultation with families/staff/other stakeholders.
  • To work closely with other EIPIC staff and clients’ parents/caregivers.
  • To conduct training for SPD staff, parents/caregivers on appropriate topics, as needed.
  • To submit reports, logs and assessment reports, etc., as required.
  • Carry out other duties as may be assigned from time to time by Director/Assistant Director Children Services Division and Chief Executive Officer, SPD.

Requirement

  • At least a recognised Master’s degree in Educational or Clinical Psychology.
  • Preferably, the psychologist should be registered, or eligible in the near future for registration, with the Singapore Psychological Society (SPS) as a Registered Psychologist (Singapore).
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to build relationships.
  • Good organisation and planning skills.
Job Category: Working with children
Job Type: Full Time

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