Counsellor / Psychologist

Shan You; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community counselling organization in Singapore is looking for a qualified Counsellor to provide professional counselling services to diverse clients facing various challenges. Responsibilities include delivering psychotherapy, developing mental health programs, and conducting community outreach. Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and have at least 2 years of experience. Join us to empower individuals to lead meaningful lives.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in providing mental health services.
• Registered or eligible for registration with a recognised professional body.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual, couple, and group counselling/psychotherapy services.
• Develop and implement individualised intervention plans for clients.
• Conduct public education talks to raise mental health awareness.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Emotional resilience

Self-awareness

Growth mindset

Education

Master’s degree in Clinical or Counselling Psychology

Job description

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.