Psychologist

at  St Andrews Autism Centre SAAC

Job Title : Psychologist
Services : Corporate
Department : Psychological Services Unit
Reports To : Head, Allied Professional Support

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

To provide psychological assessments and interventions to students and clients; consult with
teachers and coaches, families, and other Allied Health Professionals (i.e., therapists, social
workers) to improve support strategies; work with school administrators to enhance centre-
wide practices and policies; and collaborate with community providers to coordinate needed
services.