Counsellor

Department

COMIT

Key Position Objectives

Provide counselling and case management of clients of Club HEAL.

Duties & Responsibilities

. To provide assessment, psychosocial interventions which includes case management and appropriate therapy(s) for clients with mental health issues and dementia, including their caregivers.

. Develop individualised intervention programmes (psychotherapy and counselling)

. Case manage and work closely with the multidisciplinary recovery/dementia team for each client and their caregivers (assess needs and develop care plans)

. Provide clients and their caregivers with education, training and support to equip and enable them to live well in the community

. Liaise with other service care providers of persons with Mental Health conditions/caregivers as needed

. Up-to-date reporting of each person with Mental Health conditions /caregiver

. To work closely with and utilise existing community mental health system and process for helping to coordinate patients to other forms of care if necessary

. Any other duties assigned by COMIT Manager

Job Requirements

Technical Competencies:

. Genuine interest in others

. Empathy and understanding.

. Ability to listen - On multiple levels

. Ability to relate to and adapt communication style to suit a wide range of people.

Core Competencies:

. Required to contribute to the cause of the company and break the stigma related to mental health.

. Resilient, passionate to service the community and a team player.

Preferred achievements / characteristics:

. Bachelors or Masters in Counselling, Psychology or Social Work

. 2-3 years of relevant working experience in Social Service Sector or Mental Health Sector

Any other duties as assigned by Reporting Officer.