Counsellor, Student Wellness Centre

About the role

The Student Wellness Centre at SMU is looking for a Counsellor to provide individual and group counselling and psychotherapy to undergraduate and postgraduate students. The role also covers mental health promotion, prevention initiatives, training of Peer Helpers and operational duties such as the evening counselling clinic.

Key responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counselling and psychotherapy, conduct clinical and risk assessments, safety planning and case management, and give crisis intervention and consultation to faculty and staff.
• Design, implement and evaluate mental health promotion, education and prevention initiatives such as workshops, group programmes, roadshows, newsletters and digital content.
• Train and coach SMU Peer Helpers through in-house or external programmes.
• Take part in the evening counselling clinic on a rostered basis (typically 1 to 2 evenings per week).
• Undertake other duties and projects assigned by the Head of the centre.

Required profile

• Minimum Master's degree in Counselling or equivalent, with at least 3 years of relevant counselling experience, preferably in a tertiary education or school setting.
• Preferably a Registered Counsellor with the Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC).
• Experience working with students with special educational needs is an advantage.
• Candidates without the stated qualifications but with relevant work experience may still apply; remuneration depends on qualifications and experience.

Required skills

• Case management, crisis intervention, risk assessment and safety planning.
• Good knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic approaches and community mental health resources.
• Strong presentation, facilitation and group work skills, and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in spoken English and strong writing skills.