Job Title: Counsellor
About the Role
We are seeking a committed and compassionate Counsellor to provide counselling services and develop programmes for older persons and their caregivers. This role offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth, starting with a one-year contract, with the potential for conversion to a permanent position based onperformance and organisational needs.
Key Responsibilities
A. Clinical Practice
- Conduct individual, group, and family counselling sessions for older persons and their caregivers
- Perform assessments, treatment planning, and crisis intervention using evidence-based modalities
- Deliver counselling through face-to-face sessions, home visits, telephone, and centre-based services, in accordance with Counselling SOPs
- Plan and facilitate preventive and therapeutic group work and psycho-educational programmes for clients and families
- Ensure high service quality, including meeting Session Rating Scales (SRS) and Outcome Rating Scales (ORS) outcomes
- Maintain timely and accurate case documentation and statistics
- Link clients and families to appropriate community-based or clinical services
- Participate in internal and external clinical supervision, prepared with case reflections and session video recordings (with client consent)
- Collaborate effectively with internal teams and external agencies
B. Programme Development, Implementation & Evaluation
- Research, design, and innovate intervention programmes tailored to older persons and caregivers
- Conduct talks, workshops, and outreach activities to promote mental wellness and awareness
- Provide training for volunteers and support capacity building initiatives
C. Administration
- Maintain accurate and timely client and programme records for NCSS reporting
- Ensure compliance with data protection, confidentiality, and security guidelines
- Participate in internal meetings and organisational events, including roadshows and fundraising activities
D. Professional Development & Leadership
- Engage in reflective practice, supervision, and continuous training
- Contribute to team learning through case sharing and presentations
E. Other Duties
- Support advocacy efforts by promoting awareness of SAGE's services and networking with partner agencies
- Undertake other relevant duties as assigned by the Centre Manager or Executive Director
Requirements
- Minimum Master's degree in Counselling or Family Therapy
- 1-2 years of relevant working experience preferred
- Preferably a registered practitioner with the Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC)
- Basic knowledge of counselling theories and therapeutic modalities
- Strong programme delivery, facilitation, and presentation skills
- Comfortable facilitating group sessions
- Self-driven, adaptable, and keen to learn and take on new responsibilities
- Candidates seeking long-term professional growth are strongly encouraged to apply
- Workplace: Jurong Point, occasionally to go to Sengkang branch
