Head of Psychology

Head of Psychology ( Job No : JOB-2022-04059 )

Employer:

Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore

Sector:

Children & Youth
Disability

Centre:

Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore (CPAS) - Pasir Ris

Established in 1957, Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore (CPAS) enables children and adults with cerebral palsy and multiple disabilities to realise their full potential and to lead a life of dignity. CPAS provides fully integrated programmes and services such as early intervention, special education, day activity centre programmes, vocational training and rehabilitation therapy, all at the highest standards of passion, integrity, care and excellence. Dedicated to creating an awareness of cerebral palsy, CPAS also advocates for equal opportunities for all persons.

At CPAS, you can expect to work in a culture of helpful and collaborative teams to empower persons with cerebral palsy or multiple disabilities to realise their full potential.
Surround yourself with supportive peers, and work towards the same common goal. Throughout your journey with us, you will receive timely guidance and constantly learn and develop.
We strive to foster a culture of trust and open communication, where two-way feedback and communication is highly encouraged. Join us and make a difference today!

About The Role

1. Clinical and Leadership Responsibilities
• Oversees different Intervention Programmes to suit the needs of the individual students
• Capable of decision-making and critical thinking and judgment in clinical and operational matters
• Provide professional supervision to all staff
• Involve in policy making and departmental operations
• Develop and disseminate relevant psychology programmes
• Participate in projects that involve cross-department interface
• Liaise network with agencies and professionals from other agencies
• Develop standard operating programme (SOP) for Psychology department

2. Training and Support
• Conduct in-service workshops for parents or caregivers for all programme
• Conduct training for staff for all programme

3. Administration
• Prepare annual budget for Psychology department
• Keep proper records of all departmental resources (such as, man-hour allocation, policy, budget, SOP, supervision notes, work plan, inventory, training, etc)
• Review SOP periodically
• Participate actively in sub-committee meetings or Projects (such as, programmes, HOD and Staff Retreat etc) or any ad-hoc project

4. Research
• Participate in research and programme evaluation projects

5. Other Assignments
• Undertake any other responsibilities and duties as deemed necessary and beneficial for the Association to attain its Mission and Vision.

Candidate Requirements

Technical Competencies:

• Must have registration with the Singapore Register of Psychologists
• An advantage if you are holding or are eligible for a valid registration, license or practicing certificate with an established or recognized psychological professional body such as APA, APS or BPS

Core Competencies:

• A Master or Doctorate Degree in Educational or Clinical or Neuro Psychology
• At least 5-8 years relevant work experience in the same or related field
• He or she should have significant expertise in their field of psychology as well as the ability to provide sound professional supervision

Preferred achievements / characteristics:

• A mature individual who is capable of decision-making, critical thinking and judgment in clinical and operational matters
• He or she must have a strong leadership, management and consultation skills

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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Job Post Status

New

Job Details

Location:

East

Area of Specialisation:

Intervention and Psycho Diagnostics Testing

Employment Type:

Full Time (Permanent)

Profession Type:

Clinical Psychologist

Min Educational Qualification:

Master (91)

Posting Date:

14 Nov 2022

Closing Date:

12 Feb 2023

Salary Range

SGD 5900.00 - 7500.00

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