Senior Psychologist: Early Intervention & Education Lead

Main Roles & Responsibilities

• Assessment and Case Conceptualisation
  • Conduct psycho-educational assessments for children referred to DS-LS.
  • Develop individualised support plans based on assessment findings and multidisciplinary (educators, family, therapy team) input.
  • Conduct School Readiness Assessments (SRA) and/or Comprehensive Needs Assessments (CNA) to support assigned children’s school placement, if required.
• Intervention and Consultation
  • Provide direct intervention for children recommended for DS Psychology packages, who are identified to have socio-emotional, behavioural, or learning challenges.
  • Provide advice to Early childhood educators on modification of the learning environment and removing barriers to facilitate learning in classrooms, as required.
  • Conduct psychotherapy and counselling for children with mild emotional needs such as anxiety.
  • Support/endorse the IEP and EOI prepared by the therapist/LSEd.
  • Conduct transitional planning from one educational setting to another, if required.
  • Offer consultation, coaching and workshops to LSEds, educators and parents to support positive classroom behaviours and emotional regulation for children under DS-LS program.
• Programme Development and Support
  • Collaborate with team members to review and refine intervention plans and strategies.
  • Contribute to capacity building by developing tools, workshops, and resources for educators and parents.
  • Participate in research and programme evaluation projects related or unrelated to the DSLS programme.
• Documentation, Monitoring and Reporting
  • Maintain accurate case documentation and progress reports in accordance with DS-LS standards.
  • Participate in evaluation and data tracking to inform programme outcomes.
• Professional Practice and Development
  • Adhere to professional and ethical guidelines as set out by the Singapore Psychological Society (SPS).
  • Participate in mentorship, peer discussions, and professional learning within E-Bridge’s DS-LS framework.
• Centre Support for Inclusive Practices
  • Provide consultation to educators and centre leaders on supporting children with diverse needs.
  • Participate in all DSLS team’s centre-based initiatives, including and not limited to case discussions, classroom observations, educator coaching/training, and parent engagement.
  • Collaborate with centres to identify children with socio-emotional, behavioral or developmental concerns or who may benefit from early intervention services along the early intervention continuum.
  • Support the design, planning and implementation of inclusive practices and adaptations within classrooms to enhance children’s participation.
  • Provide on-going coaching and support for educators in implementing preschool-wide positive behavior support framework and developing appropriate strategies for regulation, behavior and learning.
  • Contribute to the planning and delivery of centre-wide or cluster-level workshops and parent engagement sessions.
• Additional Responsibilities for Senior Psychologist
  • Provide supervision and mentorship to junior team members.
  • Lead development of resources, workshops, and tools across different therapist disciplines.
  • Support evaluation and refinement of components for inclusive practices conducted within E-Bridge centres.

Skill and Knowledge

• Master’s or Postgraduate Degree in Psychology (Educational, Clinical).
• Eligible for a valid registration, license or practicing certification with an established or recognized psychological professional organization.
• Full membership with the Singapore Psychological Society (SPS).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in early intervention, preschool, or educational settings.
• Strong analytical, communication, casework management and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of child development, school-based behavioural intervention, and family-centred approaches.
• Passion for supporting inclusion and early childhood well-being.

Additional Requirements for Senior Psychologist

• At least 5 – 7 years relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead case discussions.
• At least 1 year of supervision experience.
• Experience in program reviews, training delivery and/or working in trans-disciplinary teams preferred.

We offer a competitive remuneration package plus benefits to the right candidate. Suitably qualified applicants are invited to send your updated resume in PDF via APPLY NOW button. Please include cover application letter and detailed CV with current and expected salary and copies of qualifications and testimonials.