[What you will be working on]

• Provide individual and group counselling to the student population, as well as crisis intervention and management of affected students
• Document case notes and system records, and advise school management on counselling matters
• Conduct case management with stakeholders (staff, parents and external agencies) to extend support for high-risk students
• Lead a team of full time and part time school counsellors, and supervise the team, for needs analysis, early identification and referral of students with challenges
• Conduct staff training on mental health issues and intervention skills
• Plan training programmes and campaigns to raise awareness and understanding of mental health amongst students
• Manage the daily operations at the Student Care Centre (Counselling Facility), including assignment of cases to the counselling team
• Perform administrative functions of the Counselling Service, which include budget and procurement, case reporting, writing policy papers, as well as managing and updating guidelines and procedures.
• Network with relevant external professionals and community agencies, and represent the institution at cross-institution meetings
• Ad hoc tasks as assigned by Director of Office of Student Support

• Relevant academic qualifications, with at least 8 to 10 years of experience, working directly in care and support services, preferably in the tertiary education sector
• Preferably a registered counsellor with Singapore Association for Counselling or equivalent
• Resourceful and be able to work independently
• Strong administrative and communication skills (spoken and written)
• Good team player with strong interpersonal skills
• IT savvy and proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

[What we are looking for]

As above