Counsellor

About the role

You will join the Singapore Armed Forces to provide professional mental‑health support to servicemen, helping them adjust to military life and maintain psychological resilience. This role goes beyond traditional counselling, offering strategic advice and shaping a psychologically safe environment across SAF units.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver direct clinical care using evidence‑based therapy, crisis intervention and comprehensive risk assessment for servicemen.
• Staff the 24/7 SAF Counselling Hotline, providing immediate support to personnel in crisis.
• Act as a strategic advisor to Commanders and SAF Paracounsellors on mental‑health practices and unit culture.
• Design and implement mental‑well‑being programmes that promote resilience and preventive mental health across SAF units.

Required profile

• Degree in Counselling, Counselling Psychology or Social Work.
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant counselling experience.
• Registered practitioner with a recognised Singapore professional body (e.g., Singapore Association for Counselling, Singapore Association of Social Workers, etc.).
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Systems‑thinking mindset.

Required skills

• Evidence‑based therapy
• Crisis intervention
• Comprehensive risk assessment

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on national servicemen’s mental well‑being.
• Professional development within a respected defence organisation.