Lay Mental Health, Counsellor

metroConnections, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Singapore is seeking a Lay Counsellor. The role involves conducting mental health screenings, providing individual counselling to at-risk individuals, and maintaining client privacy. Candidates should have at least a High School Certificate, or a Bachelor's in Psychology, with 1-2 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Isizulu and willingness to travel to facilities are essential. Competitive remuneration offered and a supportive environment provided.

Qualifications

• At least High School Certificate or Bachelor's degree in Psychology.
• Studying higher qualification in mental health is advantageous.
• 1-2 years working experience as a lay counsellor in mental health.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screening for depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
• Provide individual lay counselling to eligible clients.
• Maintain records and privacy of client treatment.
• Create a safe environment for discussing personal issues.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions.

Skills

Ability to speak Isizulu

Experience with MS Office

Experience of field work

Willingness to travel

Education

High School Certificate or Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Higher qualification in mental health

Job description

iLembe District, uMzinyathi District, King Cetshwayo District and Zululand District

JOb Purpose

Responsible for delivering front-line mental health services within the assigned district. This includes conducting mental health screenings using approved tools, providing lay counselling to at-risk individuals who opt into services (including community members, caregivers, and early childhood development workforce members), and implementing awareness-raising activities to support demand generation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct screening for mild-to-moderate depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress at both facility and community
  levels.
• Provide individual lay counselling and support to those meeting the criteria for project inclusion.
• Maintain excellent records and privacy of client treatment progress.
• Establish a safe environment for people to discuss their personal issues.
• MH counselling services provided through phone or on-site (playhouse, CPF, or other approved site) counselling only.
• Carry out diligent programmatic data collection as required by the project.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all patients, conversations, referrals etc.
  Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities with support from the Lay Mental Health Lead and Registered Psychological Counsellor(s).
• Attend regular staff meetings, capacity-building and mentoring sessions, and other program activities (such as events, launches, open houses, etc.).

Required Qualification

• At least High School Certificate (Grade 12) or Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field.
• Studying higher qualification in mental health (would be advantageous).

Required Experience

• 1-2 years working experience as a lay counsellor in mental health.

Required Skills

• Ability to speak/understand the local language spoken in the community, i.e. Isizulu.
• Experience with MS Office.
• Experience of field work.
• Ability and willingness to travel to ECD facilities.

16 Raffles Quay, #16-02, Hong Leong Building, Singapore 048581