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

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.