Counsellor (Care Corner Counselling Centre, MHCS)

HYPERSCAL SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent organization in Singapore is seeking a Counsellor to provide support for individuals, couples, and families facing challenges. The role involves conducting counselling sessions, developing care plans, and coordinating outreach events. Candidates should have a Master's in Counselling and relevant experience, alongside skills in ethical practices and language to serve diverse clients effectively.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years relevant experience in counselling, social work or related fields.
• Ability to engage in dyadic counselling work with clients.
• Knowledge of therapy modalities and ethical practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide dyadic counselling support for low to moderate complexity cases.
• Develop and manage counselling cases and care plans.
• Conduct needs analysis and support outreach events.

Skills

Counselling

Case Management

Reflective Practice

Ethical Practices

Language Skills

Education

Master in Counselling

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Established since 1981, Care Corner Singapore has been a steadfast pillar of support for those in need and the less privileged within our community. Our journey spans over decades, dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. At the heart of what we do is our core values of integrity, Compassion, Authenticity, Respect and Excellence as we continuously strive to develop new innovative programmes to support the needs of our community.

At Care Corner, we offer a positive and collaborative work environment that promotes staff wellbeing and believes in the development and growth of our people. We recognise that our employees are our greatest asset.

Join our team and be part of an innovative organisation where every role contributes to making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families. Whether you are an experienced professional or just starting your career, if you are seeking a rewarding opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself, we invite you to apply today.

Visit us at www.carecorner.org.sg to learn more about our organisation and available opportunities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB PURPOSE

Conduct dyadic counselling support for individuals, couples & families (at low to moderate level of complexity), utilising person-centred and/or systemic and/or Emotional Focused Therapy and/or other suitable modalities supported by the organization. Participate by sharing in training & outreach events.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIE

Centre level responsibilities

1. Provide dyadic counselling support services for individuals, couples and families in low moderate complexity cases.
2. Develop and manage counselling cases and develop care plans
3. Assess clients' level of functioning, planning and goal settings
4. Assess clients' level of risks and needs, and system intervention for clients
5. Conduct needs analysis in the community, plan and support outreach events.
6. Ethical practices in accordance to Code of Ethics
7. Support Care Corner leaders in service planning and practice standards management.
8. Support Care Corner leadership in team building and development.
9. Any other duty as assigned by the centre.

Service Group level responsibilities

1. Work closely with and alongside inter-services, i.e. Community Counselling Unit, Insight (Youth Mental Health) and Hotline.
2. Contribute towards Corporate events and activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & TECHNICAL/PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

1. Formal Education - Master in Counselling
2. Work Experience - 1 - 3 years of relevant counselling experience in education, counselling, social work or related work (Mental Health, Family, Couple, Elderly, Divorce, EFCT)
3. Technical / Professional Skills and Knowledg
   1. Counselling / Case Management
      • Knowledge and ability to engage and facilitate dyadic work
      • Knowledge and ability to handle cases with low to moderate complexity
      • Knowledge of one modality of therapy and the ability to understand and apply conceptual map to direct the therapeutic process
      • Ability to demonstrate reflective practice
      • Able to manage ethical concerns with minimal guidance
4. Able to speak, read and write simple Chinese so as to attend to Mandarin speaking clients and Hotline volunteers

QUALIFICATIONS

Master in Counselling

1 - 3 years of relevant Counselling experience in education, counselling, social work or related work

OTHER INFORMATION

Thank you for your interest and your application. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified for interview.

Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Care Corner Singapore Ltd