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Counsellor

2-5 Years
SGD 3,700 - 4,500 per month
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Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct assessments and develop individualized care plans for youths experiencing emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges
  • Provide individual (or group counselling) using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, and trauma-informed care
  • Deliver family counselling and caregiver support to strengthen home environments
  • Assess and manage risk (e.g., self-harm, suicide, abuse) and implement appropriate intervention and safeguarding procedures
  • Collaborate with schools, social service agencies, and healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care
  • Plan and facilitate mental health workshops, outreach programmes, and preventive initiatives in the community
  • Maintain accurate and timely case documentation in accordance with agency and regulatory standards
  • Participate in case conferences, supervision, and ongoing professional development

Requirements

  • Graduate Diploma/Bachelor's/Masters degree in Counselling, or Psychotherapy from an accredited college or university
  • Relevant experience working with youths or in mental health settings preferred
  • Strong interpersonal and engagement skills with adolescents and families
  • Training in evidence-based therapeutic modalities (e.g., CBT) is an advantage
  • Ability to manage crisis situations with professionalism and sound judgment
  • Familiarity with Singapore's social service sector is a plus
  • Preferably candidates with a good command of Mandarin to communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients and relevant experience working with youths

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Job ID: 146181919