Sr/ Counsellor

Job Description

Challenges

As a Senior / Counsellor in the National Addictions Management Service, you will review all clinical, medical, psychosocial and other relevant data- history in your assessment of clients. You will be required to formulate a provisional diagnosis, and enlist your patient’s cooperation in developing a treatment plan. You will also mobilize the relevant resources and services your patients require. You will work within a multi-disciplinary setting led by the physician, and will be required to communicate and consult with nurses and allied health workers. For both inpatients and outpatients, you will be required to conduct individual and group programmes, as well as work with their families. Your duties include reviewing counselling practices and setting high standards of quality care through individual or peer supervision. An essential component of your work entails assisting the department in evaluating and improving patient services which necessarily include the capturing of clinical outcome measures and any other data required by the department.

The role of counsellor encompasses conducting trainings and educational talks to professionals or public. As a NAMS counsellor, you are encouraged to take part in research, speak in public forums and fronting media enquires related to addictions topics. You may be required to work either in the inpatient ward, outpatient clinic, or providing interventions in the community. Your counsellor's role will require you to conduct group programmes, provide liaison with partners, follow up on case management, and conduct brief assessment or interventions in the clinic / community. Experience in conducting trainings, running group programmes, and working with challenging clients and youths would be an asset. 

Requirements

Minimum a Bachelor degree in Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, Nursing or related discipline. A Master degree would be preferred 2 years of working experience with addiction clients would be preferred. Basic knowledge of PC applications (Microsoft Word & Excel) Experience in gambling or internet gaming addiction counselling, and conducting trainings and talks will be an advantage. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills

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