Qualification:
- MA/M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology, Developmental Psychology, or Research Psychology with 6+ years of relevant experience
OR
- M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology with 2–3 years of applied clinical experience
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Psychologist to support the development of evidence-based psychological and neurodevelopmental screening systems for children. The role focuses on identifying behavioural, emotional, developmental, and learning-related risk indicators associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, Learning Disabilities, emotional regulation challenges, and related developmental concerns.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop child-focused screening frameworks and behavioural indicators for:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- ADHD
- Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)
- Emotional and behavioural concerns
- Social communication difficulties
- Executive functioning and sensory processing challenges
- Design and validate:
- Child assessment activities
- Gamified behavioural tasks
- Parent questionnaires
- Teacher observation frameworks
- Identify measurable behavioural markers related to attention, impulsivity, social interaction, emotional regulation, learning, and adaptive functioning.
- Review DSM-5/ICD-aligned constructs and contribute to research, validation studies, and pilot testing.
- Ensure screening outputs remain ethical, non-diagnostic, and focused on developmental support and referral recommendations.
- Collaborate with product, research, and technology teams to translate clinical concepts into scalable digital assessment solutions.
Required Skills
- Strong expertise in Child Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Child Psychopathology, and Neurodevelopmental Disorders.
- Experience working with children with developmental, behavioural, emotional, or learning concerns.
- Knowledge of psychological screening and behavioural assessment tools such as CARS, Conners, BASC, Vanderbilt, and CBCL.
- Strong behavioural observation, assessment, report writing, and interpretation skills.
Preferred
- Experience in school psychology, paediatric settings, or child development canters.
- Exposure to digital assessments, gamified screening tools, or AI-enabled behavioural analysis.
- Understanding of sensory integration and executive functioning frameworks.
