Bereavement Counsellor

CADMUS RESOURCES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate and skilled professional to join their interdisciplinary specialist palliative care team. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential support, counselling, and therapy to bereaved individuals and families, helping them navigate the complexities of grief. You will also manage a database of bereavement referrals and conduct risk assessments, ensuring that each individual receives tailored therapeutic interventions. This collaborative environment values your expertise and encourages participation in impactful studies related to bereavement work. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others during their most challenging times, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in grief and bereavement counselling.
• Masters or equivalent in Counselling or Social Work required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a database of bereavement referrals and conduct assessments.
• Provide counselling and therapy to bereaved individuals and families.
• Organise and facilitate group support sessions for the bereaved.

Skills

Counselling

Therapeutic Interventions

Group Work Facilitation

Case Management

Time Management

Team Collaboration

Bilingual Communication

Education

Masters Degree in Counselling

Bachelors Degree in Social Work

Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling

Job description

• Part of Interdisciplinary Specialist Palliative Care Team
• Collaborative Working Environment

Responsibilities

1. To maintain and manage a database of bereavement referrals, undertaking bereavement intake/risk assessments, formulate, implement and evaluate therapeutic interventions for the bereaved.
2. To provide support, counselling and therapy to the bereaved individuals or families using individual and family therapy modalities.
3. To organise and moderate group work providing group support and therapy to the bereaved (e.g. children, adults and/or families).
4. To demonstrate competency in basic case management skills to provide information and referral services to the bereaved as appropriate.
5. To demonstrate an ability to work with other members of the multi-disciplinary team as appropriate.
6. To provide education and training to the Hospice interdisciplinary team and/or the public in the areas of grief and bereavement, e.g. in understanding the processes of grief and bereavement, and the needs and care of the bereaved.
7. To demonstrate an interest in participating in outcome and impact studies on bereavement work.

Requirements

1. Masters Degree/Bachelors Degree/Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and/or Social Work, or Equivalent from an accredited University.
2. Minimum 3 years experience in counselling, preferably in areas or settings related to grief and bereavement, e.g. processes of death, dying, mourning, grieving, including effective strategies for bereavement counselling/therapy and group work with various age groups.
3. Experience and/or specific training in End-of-Life Care and Palliative and Hospice Services; group work facilitation is an added advantage.
4. Bilingual and/or with added fluency in a dialect is preferred.
5. Strong team worker with organizational and time-management skills.