Counsellor, University Counselling Services

About the role

NUS values the health and wellbeing of its students, and the University Counselling Services (UCS) is responsible for designing, implementing and evaluating health and wellbeing services for the general student population and those affected by acute stressful events. As a Counsellor you will give clinical psychological support to individual students and work with departmental leaders, stakeholders and peers to improve students' wellbeing.

Key responsibilities

• Provide counselling services in person and online for NUS students
• Deliver counselling modalities, risk and needs assessments and evidence-based intervention plans
• Conduct case formulation, prepare assessment reports, present cases and refer to relevant services
• Escalate and co-manage at-risk and crisis cases with senior mental health practitioners
• Document accurate, timely clinical records in line with UCS policies and university governance requirements
• Respond to and manage crisis situations, including safety planning, escalation and follow-up
• Advocate for student mental health needs and coordinate care across services and stakeholders
• Work with schools, faculties, student affairs offices and halls of residence on complex mental health cases

Required profile

• Masters degree in Counselling or Counselling Psychology
• Able to work independently with minimal guidance or supervision
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Previous counselling experience involving crisis intervention and case management is an advantage
• Experience in groupwork, trauma work, couple therapy, outreach, training, advocacy or mental health technology is an advantage
• Able to work after office hours and weekends as needed

Required skills

• Risk assessment and intervention
• Strategic support aligned with the centre's goals
• Interpersonal and communication skills, including liaison with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work in a team