Amanda Lee

Experience

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  Queen's University

  Sept 2016 - Nov 2016

  Research Assistant

  • Conducted experiments on behalf of PHD students involving a range of topics on social psychology - relationships between couples etc• Critiqued and reviewed research papers for researchers

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  Ministry of Education, Singapore (MOE)

  May 2017 - Jun 2017

  Research Officer (Psychological Services Branch)

  • Conceptualised and designed the Transition Resource Kit• Assisted in psychological assessments during school visits

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  Singapore General Hospital

  Sept 2018 - Mar 2020

  Clinical Research Coordinator

  • Collected and organized up to 300 data sets for 4 research projects on Parkinson’s disease occurring concurrently • Conducted psychological assessments for research participants using tools such as MoCA, UPDRS, etc.• Learnt and completed the analyses of up to 100 MRI data using in-built softwares. This included identifying splenial angles on the correct slices of the brain • Drafted, wrote and completed research papers using the data collected and analysed for publishing on accredited journals • Submitted and presented an abstract at the ISMRM 2019 Conference on “The Novel Splenial Angle Differentiates Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus from Neurodegenerative Disorders and is Sensitive to Temporal Morphological Changes With or Without Shunt Surgery” Show less

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  Ministry of Social and Family Development, Singapore (MSF)

  Mar 2020 - now

  • Conducted time-sensitive investigations for child abuse cases (e.g. physical, sexual, emotional abuse and neglect).• Conducted investigative interviews for children and family during high-risk and crisis scenarios for information gathering and safety planning.• Conducted risk assessments to establish if child is in imminent danger and warrants a removal and facilitated admissions of children into places of safety if deemed necessary.• Identified cases that required a care and protection order under the Child and Young Persons Act (CYPA) and prepared reports for submission to the Youth Court (at Family Justice Court) to safeguard a child’s safety and placement.• Conceptualized intervention plans for clients which include identifying suitable services (i.e. psychological, medical, financial-related, family-related therapy) to address clients’ needs for the purpose of rehabilitation and reunification.• Collaborated with various community partners and agencies such as Police, Adult Protective Service, Attorney General Chambers, Hospitals, Family Service Centres, Voluntary Children’s Homes, Schools, and the Ministry’s Clincial and Forensic Psychology Service to foster a safe environment for the children• Led case conferences with abovementioned stakeholders to ensure role clarity between agencies and identify suitable goals and intervention plan for the families.• Conducted group trainings for new officers to increase their knowledge and competency in carrying out their duties as an investigation officer• Supported staff’s well-being and maintained a positive work culture as a peer support group leader for the Investigation unit• Mentored new officers in conducting social investigations and formulating assessments for complex cases involving child protecting concerns. Show less

  • Assistant Manager (Investigation Unit)

    Oct 2022 - now

  • Senior Child Protection Officer (Investigation)

    Mar 2022 - Oct 2022

  • Child Protection Officer (Investigation)

    Mar 2020 - Mar 2022