REHABILITATION COUNSELLOR (Hougang)

at  SINGAPORE ANGLICAN COMMUNITY SERVICES

JOB SUMMARY

To provide case management and counselling to members under psychiatric rehabilitation for recovery and re-integration into the community.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work or related field
• At least 3 months of exposure as interns in related fields
• At least 2 years of relevant experience
• Passion to work with persons with mental health issues
• Patience and compassion, microskills in listening
• Knowledge in psychiatric rehabilitation and case management skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skillsTeam player

• Caring and providing support for 30 residential / daycare cases.
• Providing rehabilitative counselling / initiating referrals / organizing family sessions / making home visits for residential / daycare cases when required.
• Active cases must be seen on a weekly basis. For non-active cases, each case must be reviewed at least once a month and the Review & Admissions Committee once in every three months.
• Interviewing and making assessments on individuals / families who seek admission to the Centre.
• Consulting and discussing with the Manager when cases involve disciplinary measures and when encountering any difficulties.
• Consulting and discussing cases recommended for discharge with Review & Admissions Committee, exploring discharge plan and seeking their approval before discharge.
• Attending Review & Admissions Committee Meetings, Staff Meetings, Case Consultations, Case Conferences, etc.
• Maintaining documentations and records for services provided to cases.
  Assisting in other duties and functions assigned by the Manager and/or Deputy Director/ Director.