Senior Social Worker/Senior Counsellor

MONTFORT CARE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading counselling organization in Singapore seeks a Senior Counsellor to provide comprehensive counselling services for individuals, couples, and families. Candidates must have a postgraduate qualification in counselling, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and supervisory skills. You will conduct counselling sessions, design programs, and provide clinical supervision to staff. This role requires a passionate individual dedicated to client welfare in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in counselling individuals, couples, and families independently.
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience required.
• Passionate about working with couples and families.

Responsibilities

• Offer early-risk marriage support and family counselling.
• Conduct individual and group interventions with families.
• Deliver clinical supervision for staff's professional development.
• Plan and implement programmes for clients.
• Manage budget and monthly statistics.

Skills

Proficiency in various counselling approaches

Crisis intervention skills

Management of challenging cases

Excellent written and presentation skills

Team player

Education

Postgraduate qualification in counselling

Minimum of 50 hours training in Clinical Supervision

Registered counsellor/supervisor with SAC

Job description

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.