Senior Counsellor

COMPANY DESCRIPTION
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

DESIGNATION : Senior Counsellor

RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Responsibilities:

- Offer early-risk marriage support eg minor and transnational couples, divorce support and family & marital counselling
- Offer group work and other interventions to families facing challenges; and to work with relevant partners to promote the welfare of the clients
- Proficient in various counselling approaches (e.g., systemic etc) and tools to help with clients' concerns effectively
- Possess the ability to manage challenging cases, including crisis intervention and referral to other agencies
- Deliver clinical supervision for staff's professional development
- Supervise and manage counselling interns, when necessary
- Plan, develop and implement programmes for children, adults and/or families
- Conduct annual appraisals with staff, where applicable
- Identify gaps in service delivery and improve work processes for the organization
- Comply with workflow processes and improve protocols when necessary
- Manage the budget and statistics monthly
- Perform any other duties assigned by Management

QUALIFICATIONS
- Attained a postgraduate qualification in counselling by accredited institutions under the Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC)
- Obtained a minimum of 50 hours of training in Clinical Supervision
- Preferably a registered counsellor/supervisor with SAC

OTHER INFORMATION
Relevant Experience:

- **Minimum 5 years of experience in counselling individuals, couples, and families (e.g. court cases) independently, with at least 1 year of supervisory experience**

Competencies:

- A people-oriented team player that contributes to a positive work and team culture
- Ability to adapt and be flexible with changes
- Excellent written (e.g. report writing) and presentation skills
- Committed, able to multi-task and has a can-do attitude