NTU

education

Counsellor

Singapore, Singapore FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“Counsellor at NTU. Skills: Counselling, Student wellbeing, Mental health support. Provide professional counselling services. Conducting risk and need assessments”

What You'll Achieve.

Enable NTU to fulfil its mission for student wellbeing and support; Aid in improvement of mental health support for students

Industry & Context.

education

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Master’s degree in counselling, At least three (3) years of professional counselling experience, Proficiency in professional counselling approaches and tools, Experience in working with young adults, Possess professional values that are in line with the Code of Ethics of SAC, Possess good interpersonal and communication skills, Proficiency in IT skills (e.g. Microsoft 365, use of Apps, appointment booking systems, case management systems)

Nice to Have

clinical member and registered counsellor with the Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC) or equivalent, Experience in working in a multi-disciplinary team, attention to details and commitment to maintaining accuracy in all operational aspects, organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks and responsibilities, A good team player who is able to work independently

What You'll Do.

Provide professional counselling services

Conducting risk and need assessments

Delivering intervention plans

Facilitate case formulation

Preparation of assessment reports

Delivery of case presentations

Referrals to relevant organisations

Escalate and co-manage sensitive crisis cases

Provide consultation to staff

Document and maintain proper clinical records

develop and/or facilitate wellbeing training initiatives

Adhere to professional standards

Participate in quality improvement projects

Perform data collection and analysis

Participate actively in training

Work collaboratively with stakeholders

Make recommendations to schools

Work in inter-disciplinary teams

Provide evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions

Liaise with other professionals

Mobilise community resources

Refer and/or recommend external service interventions

Support the daily operations of UCC

Perform additional duties

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Engage with various internal and external stakeholders; Work collaboratively with and make recommendations to schools, student service offices, Halls of Residence, Support and Care Team, etc.; Work in inter-disciplinary teams (e.g. Educational/Clinical/ Counselling Psychologist, SEN specialist); Liaise with other professionals (e.g. psychiatrists, doctors) and Social Service Agencies

Communication Scope

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Process & Methodology

Quality improvement projects

Full Job Description

**Roles & Responsibilities** Student wellbeing and support is a top priority and a key foundation for NTU Education 2025. It enables NTU students to thrive and flourish in their educational journey. As a Counsellor in NTU, you will play a crucial role to enable NTU to fulfil its mission for student wellbeing and support. As a team member of the University Counselling Centre, you will provide counselling for undergraduate and graduate students and engage with various internal and external stakeholders to promote a NTU campus community approach to mental health. **The responsibilities include:** _Counselling assessments and interventions_ * Provide professional counselling services, including conducting risk and need assessments and delivering intervention plans over a variety of modes and approaches such as in person or online * Facilitate case formulation, including preparation of assessment reports, delivery of case presentations, and referrals to relevant organisations in social services ecosystem * Escalate and co-manage sensitive crisis cases with more experienced mental health practitioners * Provide consultation to staff on concerns they have regarding students at-risk * Document and maintain proper clinical records in accordance with policies and procedures of the University Counselling Centre * Design, develop and/or facilitate wellbeing training initiatives and wellbeing portfolio / project annually _Maintain professional, legal and ethical standards_ * Adhere to professional standards in clinical, legal and ethical practices, ensuring client consent and confidentiality and proper data privacy protocol in counselling * Participate in quality improvement projects led by more experienced mental health practitioners * Document and maintain proper clinical records in accordance with policies and procedures of the University Counselling Centre * Perform data collection and analysis which will aid in improvement of mental health support for students * Participate

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