ASSOCIATE PSYCHOLOGIST – Adult Disability
To apply
Please complete the CPH Employment Application Form.
This position is for the role of an associate psychologist working with adults with developmental disabilities and other special needs in the Adult Disability setting (i.e., Enabling Business Hub). This role aims to provide psychological services, under supervision, to individual clients with disabilities, focusing on enhancing their cognitive, social and emotive health, and professional consultation to the professionals who support these persons with disabilities. You will be working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team within the social service agency (SSA), working in collaboration with other partners, employers, and caregivers to support persons with disabilities.
Responsibilities
1. Conduct Psychological Assessments
Conduct specific psychological assessments, under supervision, to facilitate vocational, educational and other placements
Conduct initial/intake assessment alongside the multi-disciplinary team as part of routine implementation and progress monitoring
Prepare assessment reports under supervision
2. Deliver Interventions
Provide routine intervention, under supervision, as part of the multi-disciplinary/ transdisciplinary team to support individuals with common behavioural concerns
Participate in routine care-planning and meetings as part of the multi-disciplinary team
Working with SSA staff, allied health professionals and caregivers to better support the job placement of persons with disabilities
3. Build stakeholder relationships or capacity
Co-implement individual and group programmes and interventions catered to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and other special needs, inclusive of Positive Behaviour Support and other systemic supports
Support training to help equip staff, peer supporters and caregivers in relevant areas for supporting clients in SSA and community settings
4. Uplift professional practice in psychology
Provide peer consultation to other allied health professionals
Participate, facilitate and present in CPH professional development platforms for knowledge-sharing and enhancement of professional skills
5. Others
Provide administrative duties relevant to clinical practices and as required of the SSA
Attend CPH meetings and events when necessary
Prepare and submit monthly reports, i.e., monthly KPI tracking as required
Carry out any other duties as assigned by reporting officer or Management
6. Self-development
Attend CPH/SSA endorsed training/workshops/seminars so as to develop relevant knowledge and skills
Receive formal supervision from CPH’s approved supervisors as part of professional development
Requirements
1. Educational qualifications and work experience
Minimum of Honours degree in Psychology
2. Experience
Relevant experience working with either children or adults with developmental disabilities and/ or providing psychological services in similar settings (i.e., SPED, social services sector) will be an advantage
Experience in administering psychoeducational assessment tools and providing intervention based on Positive Behaviour Support is preferable.
3. Other qualities
Self-motivated with strong oral and written communication skills
Able to work independently and collaboratively in multi-disciplinary team
Exceptional planning and organizational skills
Fluency in local languages