This position is for Mrs Wong Kwok Leong Student Wellness Centre (MWKLSWC)
Disability Services
Develop and recommend processes, service standards and improvements to establish university-wide processes that will foster inclusive practices
Assess, recommend and implement disability-related accommodations and learning accessibility for students with disabilities, permanent and temporary
Assess institution-wide learning needs and initiate training that will drive awareness and support to expand disability awareness
Provide mentorship, consultation and advisory services for internal stakeholders on matters related to support for students with special needs
Oversee the student assistant programme, including recruitment, training and service delivery
Oversee the student support group, which promotes the inclusion of students with disabilities in the SMU community
Manage records with sensitive and confidential information
Develop benchmarks to continuously improve disability services and access
Explore networking opportunities with local and international institutions of higher learning for exchange of ideas and good practices
Clinical Supervision
Hold monthly consultations with the Disability Support Team members, provide guidance or training to help members develop skills to be better equipped in providing support to different needs
Review cases with the Disability Support Team members and conduct document supervision
Counselling Services
Provide individual and group counseling and psychotherapy for the university community
Provide emergency and crisis intervention services
Consult with appropriate internal and external stakeholders to help students with their psychological needs
Develop, implement, and evaluate outreach and/or psycho-educational programs that address psychological needs and concerns, personal development, and mental wellness
Assist with referrals of students to resources on and off campus
Provide services consistent with professional ethical standards and generally accepted standards of practice
Centre's Administration
Assist the Head of the Centre in administrative duties, including maintaining the centre's clinical records/database and preparing reports to stakeholders
Others
Any other duties as assigned by the Head of centre
Qualifications:
Minimum Masters in Counselling or equivalent professional counselling qualifications.
Minimum 10 years of clinical experience in a diversified environment, with at least 3 years of experience working with clients with special educational needs.
Minimum 5 years of experience in providing clinical supervision.
Preferably a registered counsellor and/or registered clinical supervisor with Singapore Association for Counselling or Association of Psychotherapists and Counsellors Singapore or equivalent.
Excellent written and oral communications skills.
Possess empathy, patience, and passion for working with youths and young adults in a tertiary educational setting.
Possess a mature disposition and outlook toward clients in an empathic yet objective manner.
Willingness to adapt to changes and able to work as a team or independently.
Committed team player, responsible, reliable and able to work with others to achieve the university goals.
Good co-ordination and organisational skills, able to multitask and work independently within tight timelines.
Ability and willingness to work beyond office hours and on weekends due to crisis' needs.
Experienced in developing and conducting training and workshops.
Experienced in conducting risk assessment (eg suicide, family violence) and safety planning with clients.
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Candidates who do not possess the stipulated qualifications but have relevant work experience may still apply. Remuneration and appointment terms shall commensurate with qualifications and experience. SMU reserves the right to modify the appointment terms where necessary.
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