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.
A) KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. To organise and undertake psycho-educational assessment of clients as appropriate.
2. To develop and implement appropriate intervention strategies to address clients’ developmental/ learning/emotional/ behavioural issues.
3. To participate in admissions screening of EIPIC applicants.
4. To support clients throughout the EIPIC continuum, including out-of-centre placements.
5. To provide consultation to support stakeholders (e.g., family and staff) in management of clients’ developmental/ learning/emotional/ behavioural issues.
6. To support teachers in developing/implementing/monitoring clients’ IEPs.
7. To Conduct Psychological Assessments for Special School Placements
8. To maintain up-to-date records of psychologist’s assessment/intervention with clients, and consultation with families/staff/other stakeholders.
9. To work closely with other EIPIC staff and clients’ parents/caregivers.
10. To conduct training for SPD staff, parents/caregivers on appropriate topics, as needed.
11. To submit reports, logs and assessment reports, etc., as required.
B) PROFESSIONAL / STAFF DEVELOPMENT
1. To attend relevant training and courses.
2. To attain/maintain credential of Registered Psychologist (Singapore).
3. To attend and contribute regularly to the following:
3.1 Staff Meetings
3.2 EIPIC and centre meetings, clinical supervision, psychology team meetings.
3.3 Any other meetings as and when necessary.
4. To be involved in networking with other community organisations.
5. To participate in events organised / supported by SPD or research projects as assigned.
C) OTHER DUTIES
1. As may be assigned from time to time by Director/Assistant Director Children Services Division and Chief Executive Officer, SPD.
D) JOB HOLDER REQUIREMENT
1. At least a recognised Master’s degree in Educational or Clinical Psychology.
2. 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).
3. Good communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to build relationships.
4. Good organisation and planning skills.
