(Senior) Psychologist, Paediatrics (CDU) - Contract

Job Description

Overview

The Educational Psychologist is required to provide psychometric assessments and intervention programmes for outpatients within the Khoo Teck Puat – National University Children’s Medical Institute (KTP-NUCMI). There will be opportunities to work with children and teenagers (7-19 years old) with medical and/or developmental concerns. The Educational Psychologist works under the supervision of a Senior Educational Psychologist. 

Job Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities and Duties (80%)

• To conduct appropriate psychometric assessments and provide interpretation of results for patients with medical and/or developmental concerns. 
• To develop and implement appropriate intervention programmes for patients with medical and/or developmental concerns. 
• To contribute, as part of a multidisciplinary team, in the overall care plan for the patient. 
• For the Senior Psychologist, to initiate and implement new psychological services with guidance from the Head of Division.

Secondary Responsibilities and Duties (20%)

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• To assist in the development of materials for teaching and training.
• Provide in-service training for department staff as needed.
• Assist senior team members in the provision of specialized teaching and supervision of interns. 
• To contribute to team level operational tasks. 
• To participate in research projects as a member of the research team, as appropriate.

Requirements

• Master of Psychology, with specialization in Educational or School Psychology, from an accredited university.
• Registered or eligible for registration with a recognized psychological professional body.
• Fresh Master level graduates with relevant work/internship experience prior to/during Masters training.  
• For the position of Senior Psychologist, at least 5 years of relevant clinical experience.
• Applicants with clinical training in conducting assessments and/or providing therapy to children and adolescent up to the age of 19.
• A team player who is motivated to provide a high standard of patient care and also able to work independently.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to speak a second language is preferred.