Purpose of Role
To provide professional counselling services to youths, adults, seniors, couples, and families within the community. Clients may present with a wide range of mental health, relationship, and personal challenges. The role supports individuals on their recovery journey by delivering community-based counselling that empowers them to overcome difficulties and lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide Counselling and Psychotherapy Services
- Deliver individual, couple, and group counselling/psychotherapy in a competent and ethical manner to support clients’ mental health, well-being, and quality of life.
- Conduct psychological assessments and prepare comprehensive assessment reports.
- Develop and implement individualised intervention plans, and provide case management support where appropriate.
- Develop Counselling and Clinical Services and Programmes
- Design and enhance counselling and clinical services and programmes for individuals with mental health conditions.
- Ensure adherence to the agency’s service standards and comply with the professional code of ethics and conduct for counsellors/psychologists.
- Maintain Community Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement
- Conduct public education talks to raise awareness of mental health conditions within the community.
- Attend regular clinical supervision sessions and participate in case conferences.
- Support the agency’s community outreach initiatives and events.
- Support Personnel Training and Development
- Train and mentor volunteers, and assess their training and development needs.
- Engage in ongoing professional development and training activities to maintain and enhance clinical competencies.
- Other Duties
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor or agency to support the overall mission and operations.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Clinical or Counselling Psychology.
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in providing mental health services.
- Candidates with at least 5 years of relevant experience in mental health services.
- Registered or eligible for registration with a recognised professional body (eg. Singapore Association for Counselling).
- Able to work effectively with clients across diverse demographics and presenting a wide range of mental health issues.
- Possess strong intrapersonal qualities, including self-awareness, emotional resilience, and a growth mindset.
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
