Roles & Responsibilities
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.
Tell employers what skills you have
Counselling
Community Outreach
Clinical Supervision
Psychology
Training Development
Psychotherapy
Mindfulness
Interpersonal Skills
Psychological Assessment
Project Quality
Stakeholder Engagement
Interventions
Advocate
Mental Health
Communication Skills
Wellbeing
Case Management
Decision Making
Able To Work Independently
Cognitive Therapy