Insights into a Career in Counselling By Mr Sam Kuna
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DaySpring Residential Treatment Centre
For Abused Teen Girls
DaySpring RTC is seeking a Counsellor to work with abused adolescent girls in a clinical setting
REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a Masters degree in Counselling
• Experience in working with youth
• Must be female
• Must be Mandarin speaking
• Comfortable with a team approach

PREFERRED:

• Experience with Family Systems Theory
• Training in working with abuse/trauma

As a Counsellor at DaySpring you will work within a team environment  referred to as a Treatment team. You will provide weekly counselling with individual girls within the home, run various group therapies, and provide ongoing family sessions with residents’ families.
INTERESTED CANDIDATES SHOULD SEND THEIR RESUME’S TO:
director@dayspring.org.sg
www.dayspring.org.sg

Established in 2003, JCU Singapore offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs from James Cook University Australia. James Cook University Australia is recognized internationally as a leading research university and is ranked among the top 4% universities in the world for academic and research performance*. James Cook University focuses on providing high quality education that is both rewarding and fulfilling for students.

We are now seeking a suitable candidate for the position of
Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (Education - Guidance and Counselling)

Staff will need to be current members of Singapore Association for Counselling or an affiliated professional body.

Role:
Lecturer / Senior Lecturer Education (Guidance and Counselling)

Mode:
Full Time

Responsibilities:

• Subject preparation, delivery and administration
• Compilation of student results for each subject each study period
• Supervision of postgraduate research projects
• Report to and communicate with coordinator of subjects
• Provide academic advice to students as and when required by Campus Dean
• Facilitate practicum placement for students
• Build and sustain partnerships in the community for JCUS practicum placements
• Provide pastoral care that occurs from time to time
• Ensure all operations accord with established JCUS procedures, policies and established practices.
• Involvement in marketing activities that occur from time to time
• Support with the MGC alumni network
• Other duties as determined from time to time by JCUS management

Key Selection Criteria

• Current member of Singapore Association for Counselling (or equivalent association)
• Award of Doctorate or equivalent research degree
• Broad experience in counselling, including career development counselling
• Proven track record with counselling practicum supervision
• Understanding of contemporary issues in guidance and counselling and capacity to provide academic leadership to deliver postgraduate education of the highest quality;
• Excellent management skills and demonstrated capacity to undertake administrative duties consistent with the postgraduate programs' growth and development;
• Proven excellent time management, problem solving and computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment;

Desirable Selection Criteria

• Understanding of practicum concept in Guidance and Counselling within Singapore context
• Ability to forge strong collaborative links with practicum supervisors and contribute to the growth of the profession in the region;
• Demonstrated track record in high quality research in an area relevant to guidance and counselling

Reporting Responsibilities
This position forms part of the James Cook University MGC team and reports directly to the Campus Dean.

If you have the appropriate qualifications and proven experience to deliver successfully on the above responsibilities, we invite you to send in your application in confidence to the Director, Human Resources, at the following email address: hr@jcu.edu.sg. Please state the position you are applying for in subject header. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria for the position and an up to date CV.

We thank you for your interest and regret we are only able to notify shortlisted candidates.

*The Academic Ranking of World Universities, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2010

Established in 2003, JCU Singapore offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs from James Cook University Australia. James Cook University Australia is recognized internationally as a leading research university and is ranked among the top 4% universities in the world for academic and research performance*. James Cook University focuses on providing high quality education that is both rewarding and fulfilling for students.

We are now seeking a suitable candidate for the position of Senior Lecturer / Lecturer (Education)

The appointee will be an experienced academic/faculty member and will be responsible for teaching and supervision in postgraduate courses in Education.   Applications are invited from candidates in Education with a focus on curriculum, educational leadership, tertiary teaching and / or early childhood education.
Responsibilities

• A leadership role in curriculum preparation, teaching, and assessment.
• Course administration and coordination.
• Supervision of postgraduate research projects.
• Maintain an active research portfolio.
• Provide academic advice to students as and when required.
• Ensure all operations accord with established JCU procedures, policies and established practices.
• Involvement in marketing activities that occur from time to time
• Other duties as determined from time to time by JCU Singapore management

Key Selection Criteria

• Award of Doctorate or equivalent research degree
• Possess a current teaching qualification
• Demonstrated teaching experience in educational settings
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities in education
• Ability to contribute to leadership of the Education postgraduate program
• Demonstrated experience in administrative duties in a University environment
• Proven excellence in time management, problem solving and computer skills;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment;
• Demonstrated ability to support community engagement and work collaboratively with academic staff

Desirable Criteria

•    Familiarity with online modes of delivery, including software and approaches

If you have the appropriate qualifications and proven experience to deliver successfully on the above responsibilities, we invite you to send in your application in confidence to the Director, Human Resources, at the following email address: hr@jcu.edu.sg. Please state the position you are applying for in subject header. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria for the position and an up to date CV.

We thank you for your interest and regret we are only able to notify shortlisted candidates.

*The Academic Ranking of World Universities, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2010

Established in 2003, JCU Singapore offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs from James Cook University Australia. James Cook University Australia is recognized internationally as a leading research university and is ranked among the top 4% universities in the world for academic and research performance*. James Cook University focuses on providing high quality education that is both rewarding and fulfilling for students.

We are now seeking a suitable candidate for the position of
Manager, Graduate Careers & Counselling
Purpose:

• Providing a career advice and support service to graduating students
• Fostering and developing employment opportunities for graduating students with major employers in Singapore

Responsibilities

• Provide career advice and support for graduating students
• Develop structures and links which will assist JCU Singapore graduates in finding employment
• Provide advice to academic staff on employer expectations of graduating students and industry needs
• Develop and maintain databases on student employment outcomes and testimonials
• Establish and maintain an employment page(s) on the university web site and social network pages

Key selection criteria

• Masters in Counselling or equivalent qualification.
• Registered with the Singapore Association for Counselling
• Proven track record in career counselling
• Significant experience in working with employers in Singapore
• Well developed understanding of the skills necessary to gain employment in Singapore
• Experienced in working with graduating students seeking employment
• Demonstrated background at achieving expectations and meeting challenges
• Personable, energetic and motivated with excellent communication and presentation skills

If you have the appropriate qualifications and proven experience to deliver successfully on the above responsibilities, we invite you to send in your application in confidence to the Director, Human Resources, at the following email address: hr@jcu.edu.sg. Please state the position you are applying for in subject header. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria for the position and an up to date CV.

We thank you for your interest and regret we are only able to notify shortlisted candidates.

*The Academic Ranking of World Universities, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2010

Singapore Anglican Community Services are looking for Rehabilitation Counsellors/ Case Managers.
For more details, please click on the link below.

Singapore Anglican Community Services - Rehabilitation Counsellors/Case Managers

Senior / Counsellor

The Challenges

As a Senior / Counsellor in the National Addictions Management Service, you will review all clinical, medical, psychosocial and other relevant data 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 as well. 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.

Training in addictions for both internal and external professional staff is an important part of your work, as is the delivery of educational talks to the public.

The Requirements

• Minimum a Bachelor degree in Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, Nursing or related discipline with relevant work experience. A Master degree would be preferred.
• Basic knowledge of PC applications (Microsoft Word & Excel)
• Experience in gambling addiction counselling will be an advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills

Remuneration will commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

To apply, please send/email your detailed resume stating current and expected salary together with a recent passport-sized photograph to:

The Human Resource Department
Institute of Mental Health / Woodbridge Hospital
Buangkok Green Medical Park
10 Buangkok View, Singapore 539747
Email: careers@imh.com.sg

HELPLINE PARA-COUNSELLOR

The NATIONAL ADDICTIONS MANAGEMENT SERVICE (NAMS) is the leading provider of treatment for problem gambling, substance abuse, and other addictive behaviours. A full time position as a Helpline Para-counsellor is available for qualified applicants who wish to be part of a fast growing mental health organization that offers excellent opportunities for training and professional development.  

Successful applicants will be answering calls from the public and other healthcare professionals about problem gambling and other addictions. The Helpline Para-counsellor will assess each call to determine the caller’s needs, provide accurate information, counselling and support if required, and refer callers to appropriate services in the community. In addition, the Helpline Para-counsellor will work with a multidisciplinary team consisting of medical, nursing and allied health professionals. Ongoing training and supervision will be provided to enhance skills and knowledge. Working hours are 12.30pm to 10pm, Mondays to Fridays.
    
The Requirements                     

• Diploma in counselling, or other health related disciplines with counselling experience    
• Fresh diploma holders/graduates are welcome to apply
• Motivated to help the public and passionate about helping people
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Remuneration will commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

To apply, please send/email your detailed resume stating current and expected salary together with recent passport-size photograph to:

The Human Resource Department
Institute of Mental Health / Woodbridge Hospital
Buangkok Green Medical Park
10 Buangkok View, Singapore 539747
Email: careers@imh.com.sg