Senior Counsellor

Montfort Care; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health and community service provider in Singapore is seeking a Senior Counsellor to conduct counselling for individuals, couples, and families. Candidates should have at least 5 years of counselling experience and a postgraduate qualification in counselling. You will provide clinical supervision, manage challenging cases, and develop programs that help families. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a dynamic environment focused on making a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in counselling individuals, couples, and families independently.
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience in counselling.
• Minimum of 50 hours of training in Clinical Supervision.

Responsibilities

• Conduct counselling for individuals, couples, and families.
• Provide clinical supervision and deliver programs.
• Manage challenging cases and provide strategic support.

Skills

Counselling

Clinical supervision

Crisis intervention

Report writing

Education

Postgraduate qualification in counselling

Certification in systemic thinking

Registered counsellor/supervisor with SAC

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Montfort Care is a vibrant workplace with a supportive culture where collaboration and camaraderie thrive. Our teams are highly cooperative, and colleagues genuinely care for each other. We celebrate diversity and innovation, united by our three core values: Dare to be Different, Teamwork, and CHIONG!

Expect a dynamic and fast-paced environment, as we are in an exciting phase of growth. Success here requires adaptability, agility, and the ability to navigate complexity. Our people stay with us because they find a strong sense of purpose and community, enjoying the opportunity to make a tangible difference in people's lives.

We offer a flexible work environment that values the importance of personal and professional growth. With plenty of opportunities for continuous learning and development, Montfort Care is an ideal place for those who want to grow their careers while contributing to meaningful change.

Join us to be part of an amazing team that's dedicated to making a difference and having fun while doing that!

DESIGNATION: Senior Counsellor

RESPONSIBILITIES

At FAM@FSC, the Senior Counsellor will conduct counselling for individuals, couples and families facing challenges in their relationships. The Senior Counsellor provides clinical supervision, design, deliver and oversee programmes for the organization. At the same time, the Senior Counsellor will need to have knowledge in case management and network with external stakeholders well. There is also a need to provide administrative/strategic support in accordance with the service's requirements. We are looking for passionate people who wants to work with couples and families.

Job Responsibilities:

• Offer early-risk marriage support eg minor and transnational couples, divorce support and family & marital counselling
• Offer group work and other interventions to families facing challenges; and to work with relevant partners to promote the welfare of the clients
• Proficient in various counselling approaches (e.g., systemic etc) and tools to help with clients' concerns effectively
• Possess the ability to manage challenging cases, including crisis intervention and referral to other agencies
• Deliver clinical supervision for staff's professional development
• Supervise and manage counselling interns, when necessary
• Plan, develop and implement programmes for children, adults and/or families
• Conduct annual appraisals with staff, where applicable
• Identify gaps in service delivery and improve work processes for the organization
• Comply with workflow processes and improve protocols when necessary
• Manage the budget and statistics monthly
• Perform any other duties assigned by Management

QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferably attained a postgraduate qualification in counselling by accredited institutions under the Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC) and/or certification in systemic thinking
• Obtained a minimum of 50 hours of training in Clinical Supervision
• Preferably a registered counsellor/supervisor with SAC or registered social worker with SASW

OTHER INFORMATION

Relevant Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in counselling individuals, couples, and families (e.g. court cases) independently, with at least 1 year of supervisory experience

Competencies:

• A people-oriented team player that contributes to a positive work and team culture
• Ability to adapt and be flexible with changes
• Excellent written (e.g., report writing) and presentation skills
• Committed, able to multi-task and has a can-do attitude

• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.