Job Description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The \'family-like\' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together \xe2\x80\x93 building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.

Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities \xe2\x80\x93 all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.


RESPONSIBILITIES

• Counselling and clinical services
  • Provide individual and group counselling for the university community.
  • Provide crisis intervention services.
  • Conduct professional sharing on the school counselling services and intervention support for faculty and staff.
  • Partner with different stakeholders e.g. FSC, MOE, MOH to offer supports to students.
  • Assist with the referral of students to resources on and off campus.
  • Provide clinical supervision to counsellors and practicum counsellors.
  • Provide services consistent with professional ethical standards and standards of practice.
  • Other clinical duties appropriate to the position, as assigned.
• Disability support services
  • Provide counselling for students with special educational needs.
• Peer Helper Programme
  • Conduct training and provide coaching for the SMU Peer Helpers.
  • Liaise with external trainers to provide appropriate training for SMU Peer Helpers.
• Programmes and events
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate outreach and/or psycho-educational programmes and events that address psychological needs and concerns, personal development, and mental wellness.
  • Participate in marketing events including liaising for vendors, creating marketing materials e.g. electronic mailers, posters.
  • Facilitate and/or conduct workshops and group work programme for university community.
• Any other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Masters in Counselling.
• Minimum 8 years of clinical experience in a diversified environment with at least 3 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in providing clinical supervision.
• Relevant experience working with clients with special educational needs will be advantageous.
• Preferably a registered counsellor and/or registered clinical supervisor with Singapore Association for Counselling or Association of Psychotherapists and Counsellors Singapore or equivalent.
• Possess knowledge and experience in therapeutic frameworks and social service community resources.
• Competent in case management, crisis management and conducting of risk assessment (eg suicide, family violence) and safety planning with clients.
• Experienced in developing and conducting training, workshops and group work for students and faculty.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Good co-ordination and organizational skills.
• Work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to adapt to changes and able to work as a team or independently.
• Flexible, able to multitask and work independently within tight timelines.
• Committed team player, responsible, reliable and able to work with others to achieve the university goals.

OTHER INFORMATION 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. Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Singapore Management University