Senior Counsellor

Montfort Care is a vibrant workplace with a supportive culture where collaboration and camaraderie thrive. Our teams are highly cooperative, and colleagues genuinely care for each other. We celebrate diversity and innovation, united by our three core values: Dare to be Different, Teamwork, and CHIONG!

Expect a dynamic and fast-paced environment, as we are in an exciting phase of growth. Success here requires adaptability, agility, and the ability to navigate complexity. Our people stay with us because they find a strong sense of purpose and community, enjoying the opportunity to make a tangible difference in people's lives.

We offer a flexible work environment that values the importance of personal and professional growth. With plenty of opportunities for continuous learning and development, Montfort Care is an ideal place for those who want to grow their careers while contributing to meaningful change.

Join us to be part of an amazing team that's dedicated to making a difference and having fun while doing that!

The Senior Counsellor (SC) is responsible for facilitating change and improving the lives of individuals, families, community facing transitional challenges through the provision of casework and counselling. SC will act professionally and be accountable to both the client and the organization to ensure that intervention plans are developed and implemented based on professional judgment and knowledge. Furthermore, SC will supervise social workers and counsellors ensure that services are delivered in accordance with organizational standards. SC will also be in responsible for handling high-risk client cases.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supervise and approve case assessment and outcome plans, and case closure
2. Provide consultations for assessment of cases with risk issues
3. Support or co-lead review of complex and risk cases in the company
4. Supervise subordinates in the follow through of intervention plans, especially for complex and or risk cases
5. Provide supervision of groupwork and community work through modelling, observations and debrief etc
6. Function as a Clinical Lead or Covering Clinical Lead in Mental Health Service
7. Ensure KPIs will be met within the timeline as per funding agencies' requirement
8. Carry out any other duties as assigned by HOD and Supervisor

• Possess Master in Counselling from an accredited institution

Relevant Experience:

• Accredited as Registered Counsellor with Singapore Association for Counselling would be an advantage
• At least 4 years or more working experience as a Case Worker and/ or Social Worker and or/ Counsellor
• At least 2 years' experience in managing crisis intervention and supervising the junior social workers

Competencies:

• People-oriented, good interpersonal and relation building skills
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Analytical ability & problem-solving skills to analyse information quickly and accurately, and formulate decisions and make recommendations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable with various IT platforms
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective report writing skills
• Team Player

• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.