Senior Counsellor (Social Work)

The Supreme HR Advisory; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local human resources advisory firm in Singapore is seeking a Senior Social Worker to manage mental health programs and provide supervision to junior staff. The role involves assessing care needs, coordinating with healthcare professionals, and delivering psychotherapy. Candidates should have 3 to 5 years of relevant experience and a degree in Social Work or Allied Health. This position offers a salary of around $6,000, depending on negotiations.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in mental health and dementia care.
• Demonstrated competencies in case management and programme development.
• Willingness to travel and conduct home visits.

Responsibilities

• Assess care needs of clients and develop individualised care plans.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals and families.
• Supervise junior staff in managing casework.

Skills

Case management

Group work

Community engagement

Education

Graduate Diploma in Social Work

Bachelor's degree in Social Work/Nursing

Master's degree in Social Work/Nursing

Job description

Overview

• Senior Social Worker

• Salary: $6,000 (nego)

• Working hours: Mon – Fri | 9am – 6pm Require OT and occasional Saturdays

• Location: Bedok

Purpose of job

• Assess the care needs of clients and caregivers living with mental illness and develop individualised care plans and interventions.

• Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, community partners and families to provide holistic, person-centered care.

• Provide supervision and guidance to junior staff in managing casework and support services.

Job Description

• Manage and coordinate COMIT post-discharge programmes in partnership with tertiary healthcare institutions, including monitoring clients’ progress and programme outcomes.

• Conduct client and caregiver assessments using the Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual (BPSS) model to develop and implement individualized care plans and interventions.

• Deliver psychotherapy and conduct mental health talks for clients and caregivers.

• Build and maintain strong networks with stakeholders and community partners to address service gaps and improve care accessibility.

• Supervise the COMIT team through individual and group supervision sessions.

• Promote ongoing training and professional development of team members, aligned with AIC Mental Health Competency Framework.

• Plan, facilitate and evaluate group work sessions for clients and caregivers.

• To undertake any duties as assigned by the Head, Community Mental Health and the Executive Director.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in mental health and dementia care, with demonstrated competencies in case management, group work, programme development, and community engagement.

• Graduate Diploma, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in Social Work, or Nursing or Relevant Allied Health Qualifications

• Able to travel and conduct home visits within the designated service boundary.

• Experience with case management practices for individuals with mental illnesses and dementia.