Psychologist – Adult Disability

The Community Psychology Hub (CPH) is dedicated to improving people’s lives through innovative, quality psychological and research services. We work in active collaboration with partners in the social service and public sector to provide care for persons with vulnerabilities alongside their families in the community. This full-time position is for the role of a psychologist working with adults with developmental disabilities and other special needs in the Adult Disability setting, specifically the Day Activity Centre (tier 3cases). This role aims to provide psychological services to individual clients presenting with behavioural issues and/ or mental health concerns, and professional consultation to the staff and caregivers who support our clients. You will be working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team within the social service agency (SSA). Responsibilities 1. Conduct Psychological Assessments Conduct various psychological assessments to facilitate vocational, educational and other placements Conduct various psychological assessments including intake/initial assessments as part of routine implementation and progress monitoring Prepare assessment reports 2. Deliver Intervention Provide holistic frontline support as part of the multi-disciplinary/ transdisciplinary team to support individuals with complex needs and their families Participate in transition-planning, case management, routine care-planning and meetings as part of the multi-disciplinary team Working with SSA staff, allied health professionals and caregivers to better support needs through professional consultation and case discussions 3. Build stakeholder relationships or capacity Design and implement programmes and interventions catered to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and other special needs, inclusive of Positive Behaviour Support and other systemic supports Create and support training to help equip staff and caregivers in relevant areas for supporti…