Head, Therapy Services

Role Overview

The Head of Therapy Services is pivotal within the Allied Professional Hub, responsible for guiding the strategic operations and management of therapy services at Rainbow Centre’s Early Intervention or Special Schools. This role leads a multidisciplinary team of therapists and psychologists while collaborating closely with the Director of the Allied Professional Hub to execute strategic initiatives, uphold service quality, oversee resource management, and foster productive partnerships to enhance client outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate departmental work plans aligned with the organisation’s objectives.
• Implement and enforce quality assurance protocols ensuring compliance with standards, performance benchmarks, and program guidelines.
• Assess program effectiveness continuously, identify improvement areas, and apply enhancements.
• Lead the Allied Professional Team to promote collaborative, person-centred, and family-focused therapeutic planning and interventions alongside the teaching staff.
• Coordinate therapist activities to monitor intervention deployment and client progress, ensuring outcome evaluations.
• Work with case managers and senior educators to schedule case reviews and coordinate timely assessments, planning, and follow-ups.
• Oversee therapist and psychologist caseloads according to official guidelines, approving adjustments in consultation with senior management when necessary.
• Assist the Director to conceptualize and implement strategic initiatives that support group objectives and contribute to Rainbow Centre’s broader mission and vision.
• Continuously update strategic approaches to adapt effectively to internal and external changes.
• Champion the agency’s core values, vision, and mission within the team environment.
• Collaborate with Clinical Leads to design and apply professional development and personal growth frameworks for team members.
• Ensure all monitoring and supervision processes comply with standards set by regulatory and professional bodies.

Qualifications and Eligibility

• Possess a recognised degree or Master’s in a relevant discipline.
• Registered with the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) or Singapore Psychological Society.
• Have a minimum of 12 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in allied professions serving individuals with disabilities, including at least 5 years within a special education (SPED) context.
• Demonstrate proficiency in program administration and team leadership.
• Application eligibility limited to Singapore citizens and permanent residents.