Clinical Counsellor (Contract, Adolescent Medicine Service)

KK WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a clinical counsellor to support families of children with obesity within a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include managing patient care, coordinating with various services, and providing counseling sessions. A degree in psychology, social work, or counseling with relevant experience is required. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are essential for this role, along with a commitment to improving patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of relevant experience in adolescent or child health.
• Ability to establish rapport with patients and families.
• Experience in coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and input data for clinical audits.
• Provide and coordinate inpatient and outpatient care.
• Conduct patient education and therapeutic groups.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong analytical skills

Organizational skills

Independence

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Psychology/Social Work/Counselling or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for clinical counsellor to support case management of families of children with obesity in a school-based programme and as part of the work within the multidisciplinary Adolescent Medicine team to ensure seamless patient care.

Job Responsibilities includes:

• Assist in monitoring the collection and input of data for clinical audit of service. Formulation and revision of guidelines, standards, and procedures. Proposing, redesigning and implementing strategies to improve clinical services.
• Case management to provide and coordinate continuity of inpatient and outpatient care from initial triage to assessment, initiation of treatment till recovery or transition to adult services.
• Coordinate patient care and providing updates to multidisciplinary team and initiate case review and discussion.
• Provide counselling sessions.
• Establish and maintain resources for psychoeducation of patients and families.
• Establish rapport and build therapeutic alliance with patient and family for continuity of care across services and inter-sectors collaborations.
• Work closely with patient and family and various services and coordinate discussions with community partners and schools. Conduct patient education and therapeutic groups.
• Participate in research studies and quality improvement projects.
• To co-faciliate, co-organise the various support and therapy groups, workshops, and other activities.
• To Perform any other duties assigned.

Requirements:

• Degree in Psychology/ Social Work/Counselling OR Postgraduate/Graduate Diploma in Psychology/ Social Work/Counselling with at least 4 years of relevant experience in in areas of adolescent health OR
• Postgraduate/Graduate Diploma in Psychology/ Social Work/Counselling with at least 4 years of relevant experience in in areas of child and adolescent health
• Good team player and yet able to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organising and prioritising skills.
• Possess positive personality with high initiative and ability to solve problems and work with minimal supervision.
• Work requires a broad knowledge of organization, communications, and program coordination.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified via email. Thank you for your application.