Case Manager

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Singapore seeks a Case Manager to join the University Counselling Services team. This role involves providing comprehensive case management support to individual students, crisis management, and advocating for mental health. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in social work, psychology or nursing, with at least 3 years of relevant experience. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential for collaborating with a diverse student body. The position offers a dynamic environment on the Kent Ridge Campus.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a background in case management, nursing, psychology or social work.
• At least 3 years' experience in a mental health or community case management setting is required.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and provide necessary support.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management support to individual students.
• Handle crisis management and interventions.
• Conduct mental assessments related to health.

Skills

Case management

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work with culturally diverse backgrounds

Collaboration and teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology or nursing

Job description

At NUS, we value the health and wellbeing of our students. We aim to facilitate people’s journey towards a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing, where we realise our own potential and are able to contribute meaningfully to our work and communities. Together, we can help our people to stay healthy and meaningfully engaged.

The University Counselling Services (UCS) (Health and Wellbeing, Office of the President) is responsible for the innovation, implementation and evaluation of health & wellbeing programmes which support the general student population in NUS, as well as specific students who are exposed to acute mentally-stressful events. As a Case Manager at UCS, you will provide case management support to individual students and work with departmental leaders to enhance students’ health and wellbeing. You will work with a team that is dynamic, fun, and most of all, passionate about supporting the health and wellbeing of our people.

Candidates should have a background in case management, nursing, psychology or social work (or relevant psychological professional training) and a hunger to explore new ways of enhancing the mental health of our people. Corporate consultative experience in programme management, as well as solid negotiation and communication skills are highly desirable.

Job Description Join us to be a part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing:

• Case management
• Crisis management and interventions
• Single session interventions
• Mental assessment health related assessments
• Advocating for student’s mental health

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology or nursing
• Able to work with students and staff of culturally diverse backgrounds
• Able to collaborate and work in a team
• Able to conduct risk assessment and provide the necessary support and intervention
• Able to coordinate and manage the caseload of complex and potentially at risk- clients
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, including capacity to liaise with internal and external stakeholders
• At least 3 yrs experience working within a mental health or community case management setting

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Office of the President

Department : University Counselling Services