Psychologist / Counsellor (Freelance / Locum) to home

SilverConnect.sg is a community-based care platform providing accessible health, wellness and support services to seniors, caregivers and families in Singapore. We are seeking compassionate and experienced psychologists and counsellors to provide home-based mental health and emotional support services.

Job Summary

The Home Psychologist / Counsellor will provide assessments, counselling, therapeutic interventions, caregiver support and mental wellness services to clients in their homes. The role involves working with seniors, caregivers, individuals experiencing life transitions, chronic illnesses, caregiver stress, grief, anxiety, depression and other psychosocial concerns.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments or counselling sessions in clients' homes.
• Provide individual, family and caregiver counselling.
• Develop appropriate care plans and intervention strategies.
• Support clients experiencing:Anxiety and stressDepression and low moodGrief and bereavementCaregiver burnoutAdjustment to illness or disabilitySocial isolation and lonelinessDementia-related psychosocial challenges
• Provide psychoeducation to clients and family members.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case documentation.
• Monitor clients' progress and recommend follow-up interventions.
• Collaborate with doctors, nurses, therapists, social workers and caregivers where appropriate.
• Escalate high-risk cases in accordance with professional and ethical guidelines.

Requirements for Psychologist Applicants

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Educational Psychology or equivalent.
• Registered Psychologist with the Singapore Psychological Society (SPS) Register of Psychologists preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant clinical experience preferred.
• Experience in community care, eldercare, mental health or rehabilitation settings is advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to travel for home visits across Singapore.

Requirements for Counsellor Applicants

• Degree or Master's qualification in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work or related discipline.
• Registered Clinical Member or Registered Counsellor with the Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC) preferred.
• Experience providing counselling services to adults, seniors or caregivers.
• Ability to work independently and maintain professional boundaries.

Preferred Experience

• Geriatric mental health
• Dementia care and caregiver support
• Chronic disease adjustment counselling
• Palliative care support
• Family therapy
• Grief and loss counselling
• Community mental health

Employment Type

• Freelance
• Locum
• Flexible hours

Remuneration

• Per-session or per-visit basis
• Competitive rates based on qualifications and experience

Application Requirements

Interested applicants should submit:

• Updated Resume/CV
• Academic qualifications
• Professional registration details (if applicable)
• Relevant certifications
• Availability and preferred service areas

Preferred Languages

• English
• Mandarin
• Malay
• Tamil
• Chinese dialects (Hokkien, Teochew, Cantonese) are an advantage.