Counsellor/Senior Counsellor

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological evaluation and assessment of youth/adult clients of the agency, to inform interventions
• Provide counselling and/or specific therapeutic interventions under supervision for routine cases
• Formulate evidence based and data driven intervention plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team for routine cases
• Evaluate, monitor and report on progress to review effectiveness and relevance of intervention plan
• Conduct psycho-educational sessions on addiction & recovery related topics
• Lead/co-lead on research, design and implementation of new clinical programmes or therapeutic interventions for addiction and related conditions
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team in the supervision of persons and activities on premises to ensure a safe and effective recovery environment
• Develop and deliver general awareness talks and/or workshops for public education or mental health professionals
• Provide professional inputs in multi-disciplinary team discussions
• Contribute feedback and assist in implementation of measures for improvement of agency’s standard clinical practices
• Assist in planning & coordination of major agency-wide events/activities where necessary

Core Requirements

• Passion for working with persons & families impacted by addictive and/or comorbid disorders
• Adhere to professional standards in clinical, legal, and ethical practices
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work or equivalent; OR bachelor degree in a related field with minimal 5 years proven experience in addiction counselling
• Preferably proven counselling experience of at least 2 years and more for Master degree holders; or 5 years and more for Bachelor degreeholders
• Professional qualifications as Certified Substance Abuse Counsellor (CSAC) or equivalent will be an advantage
• Preferably familiar with 12-Steps programme modality