Perform psychological evaluation, including IQ testing. Work with children suffering from a wide range of disorders, e.g. anxiety, depression, and autism, to children seeking to overcome substance abuse and conduct behavioural therapy for children with autism and other developmental disorders with challenging behaviours.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
Conduct psychological assessments and/or tests for diagnostic purposes.
Collaborating with other healthcare providers to evaluatethe medical and physical condition of children.
Develop an individualized treatment plan for each child.
Educate family members on what they can do for their child or how to respond to certain behaviours.
Recommend rehabilitation or intervention programs to overcome addiction issues.
Provide complete documentation and records of assessments and treatments according to in-house policies.
Interacting with children and other parties regarding performing interventions.
Education & Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in psychology.
Experience
5 years of experience in behavioural therapy for children.
Skills
Strong knowledge of child and adolescent developmental psychology.
Proficient in conducting psychological and cognitive assessments, including IQ testing.
Experience in implementing evidence-based behavioral therapies such as ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with children, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
Ability to create and adapt individualized treatment plans.
Empathetic, patient, and capable of handling challenging behaviors in children with developmental disorders.
Familiarity with various childhood disorders, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, anxiety, and depression.
Strong documentation and report-writing skills in line with clinical and organizational standards.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards in psychological practice.
Fluency in English (additional language proficiency is an asset).
