School Counsellor: Transforming Student Mental Health

Ministry of Education, Singapore (MOE); Singapore; On-site; SGD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Education, Singapore (MOE) is seeking a School Counsellor to support students’ mental health and social-emotional development. You will work with staff, students, parents and external professionals to deliver quality counselling services.

You will develop counselling programmes, train staff and parents, network with community agencies, and provide direct counselling while maintaining thorough records. SAC qualifications and experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting students at risk in a school setting.
• Empathy for students with social and mental health needs.
• Ability to engage stakeholders across staff, parents and external partners.
• Awareness of multicultural issues in a diverse school community.
• 1 year of relevant counselling experience is preferred.
• Singapore SAC-recognised counselling qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a school counselling programme with needs analysis and early identification.
• Advise school management on school counselling matters.
• Plan and deliver training for staff and parents on mental health and first-line intervention.
• Network with external professionals and community agencies.
• Evaluate and report on student mental health and programme effectiveness.
• Provide preventive psycho-educational sessions for students.
• Provide individual and group counselling to students; maintain records and documentation.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multicultural sensitivity

Resilience

Counselling experience (1y)

Education

Counselling qualification SAC

Job description

The Ministry of Education, Singapore (MOE) is seeking a School Counsellor to support students’ mental health and social-emotional development. You will work with staff, students, parents and external professionals to deliver quality counselling services.

You will develop counselling programmes, train staff and parents, network with community agencies, and provide direct counselling while maintaining thorough records. SAC qualifications and experience are preferred.