Psychologist

at  Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Since October 2011, Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities (THKMC) was incorporated as a charity with an IPC status to provide multiple social and welfare services to the community at large.
THKMC provides assistance to the various groups in our community through more than 60 programmes and services for the elderly and the sick, families, persons with disabilities, and children. We help anyone in need with full respect to their race, colour, creed, language, culture and religion. We have more than 90 programmes and services, reaching out to more than 55,000 people in the community.
Together, as ONETHK Empowering the Community.
DESIGNATION : Psychologist (Toa Payoh)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Master’s degree in Educational or Clinical Psychology from a recognized institution
• Eligible for registration or Registered with the Singapore Psychological Society (SPS)
• Good understanding and/or previous experience working with young children with developmental needs and their families preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Early Intervention for Children (EIC) Services helps equip children with motor, communication, social, self-help and cognitive skills. THK EIC involves structuring classes around small groups encompassing early childhood special education, social work and therapy support services to stimulate their adaptive functioning and school readiness skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

Assessments and Transition Support

• Administer cognitive tests (e.g., WPPSI, SAS)
• Conduct caregiver interview using tools such as Vineland
• Liaison work with caregivers or for caregivers, or other professionals for assessment and school application purposes
• Write assessment reports
• Transition support for clients / families

Facilitation

• Workshops for caregivers and staff e.g. positive behaviour support

Data Management

• To collate and submit required data in a timely manner e.g. submission of CODRF scores and Functional Age Estimates (FAE)
• Manage SPA database with other Psychologists or Psychologist Associates

Interventions

• Supervision and support of fellow Psychologists, Associate Psychologists and Masters’ interns as required
• Support teachers in classroom to engage clients and reduce behaviour with evidence-based behaviour intervention strategies
• Home visits / school visits / intervention with family, as required
• Implement of social skills groups in classrooms
• Participate in trans-disciplinary team meetings: contributing behavioural descriptions of the children from observations, and supporting with intervention strategies