Psychologist

The Psychologist works as part of a multidisciplinary pediatric rehabilitation team to develop individualized, evidence-based intervention plans that support the child’s emotional well-being, behavioral regulation, cognitive and adaptive functioning, participation, independence and overall quality of life across school, home and community environments.

The role includes the assessment and management of children with complex conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, developmental delay, ADHD, learning difficulties, behavioral and emotional concerns, and other developmental or neurodevelopmental conditions. Intervention may include psychological assessment, behavioral and emotional interventions, cognitive and developmental support, social and adaptive skills training, coping and adjustment strategies, caregiver guidance, and school-based psychological support according to the individual needs of the child.

The Psychologist collaborates closely with children and families, caregivers, teachers and school personnel, physicians and the multidisciplinary rehabilitation team to ensure coordinated, family-centered and child-focused care. The role also includes providing guidance and education to caregivers and relevant school staff to promote consistency of therapeutic and behavioral strategies across the child’s environments. Services are delivered in accordance with Department of Health (DOH) requirements, applicable professional and ethical standards, organizational policies and procedures, and the professional scope of practice for Psychology.

8. QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

PREFERRED

Education

- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a relevant postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or equivalent qualification that meets the DOH Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR) for the applicable Psychology license.
- Education and training must meet the requirements for obtaining/maintaining a valid DOH Psychology License.

- Master’s degree or higher in Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology, Developmental Psychology, or a related field.
- Additional formal training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), developmental psychology, behavioral intervention, or pediatric rehabilitation.

Experience

- Master’s degree or higher in Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology, Developmental Psychology, or a related field.
- Additional formal training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), developmental psychology, behavioral intervention, or pediatric rehabilitation.
- Additional formal training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), developmental psychology, behavioral intervention, or pediatric rehabilitation.

- 3+ years of clinical experience, preferably in pediatric psychology, developmental services, pediatric rehabilitation or school-based rehabilitation.
- Experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, cerebral palsy, developmental delay, learning difficulties and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
- Experience in implementing ABA-informed behavioral intervention programs and functional behavioral assessments.

Certification and Licensure

- Valid DOH License in the applicable Psychology specialty.
- Valid BLS Provider Certificate.
- Relevant professional registration/certification as required by DOH and the organization.

- Recognized ABA certification, such as BCBA or equivalent internationally recognized ABA qualification, where applicable to the scope of practice.
- Additional certifications in pediatric behavioral intervention, developmental assessment or relevant evidence-based therapeutic approaches.

Job Specific Knowledge and Skills

- Strong knowledge and demonstrated competency in psychological assessment, diagnosis/formulation and evidence-based psychological interventions.
- Knowledge and practical application of behavioral assessment and intervention, including Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and individualized behavior support planning.
- Working knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles, including positive reinforcement, prompting, shaping, task analysis, functional communication training and data-based intervention.
- Ability to assess and support children with developmental, behavioral, emotional, cognitive and neurodevelopmental needs.
- Knowledge of child safeguarding, confidentiality, informed consent and ethical standards applicable to pediatric psychological practice.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary pediatric rehabilitation team and collaborate with families, caregivers, educators and other professionals.
- Strong clinical documentation, communication, behavioral data collection and outcome-monitoring skills.

- Advanced knowledge of pediatric psychology, developmental disorders and neurodevelopmental conditions.
- Experience with standardized pediatric cognitive, developmental, behavioral, adaptive and psychological assessment tools.
- Knowledge of school-based behavioral and psychological interventions, individualized education/behavior plans and classroom behavioral strategies.
- Additional competency in CBT, play therapy, family therapy, social skills interventions, emotional regulation and other evidence-based pediatric interventions.
- Experience with caregiver coaching, teacher training and implementation of behavioral strategies across home, school and community settings.
- Knowledge of assistive communication, functional communication strategies and collaboration with Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy services.