Counsellor (Community Intervention)

About the role

TOUCH Community Services is hiring a full-time Counsellor (Community Intervention) to work with individuals, couples, families and groups experiencing emotional and psychological difficulties, helping them bring about effective change and enhance their wellbeing.

Key responsibilities

• Casework management: refer clients and families to relevant resources and support
• Deliver counselling and therapy according to programme specifics and client goals
• Work with parents, giving psychoeducation on parenting and emotional support in parenting stress
• Advocate for clients' needs and resources at the societal level
• Operate helplines to give brief support and counselling to distressed callers
• Develop, plan and evaluate intervention programmes, including lesson plans and materials
• Promote awareness of TOUCH's services at events and network with other agencies
• Share knowledge with the team through presentations and take part in ad hoc assignments

Required profile

• Minimum Master's degree in a recognised counselling discipline
• 1-2 years of experience in a relevant field preferred
• Preferably a registered practitioner with the Singapore Association for Counselling
• Ability to relate to and engage youths, children and families; interest in working with them

Required skills

• Basic knowledge of counselling theories and therapy modalities
• Case conceptualisation skills
• Knowledge of parenting topics and modules
• Program delivery, presentation and facilitation skills in group settings
• Research, planning and organisational skills
• Teamwork, self-driven learning and attention to clients' interests

To apply, download the application form and submit it with an updated resume to the organisation's careers team; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.