The posting
Role Overview
Clarity Singapore is seeking dedicated Mental Health Counsellors and Clinical or Counselling Psychologists to join us in delivering evidence-informed mental health services to individuals experiencing a range of psychological and emotional difficulties.
The role focuses on delivering individual psychotherapy and counselling, supported by comprehensive clinical assessment, case formulation, treatment planning, risk management and ongoing evaluation of therapeutic outcomes.
The clinician will work collaboratively with clients, caregivers, healthcare professionals and community partners to provide coordinated, recovery-oriented care that promotes psychological wellbeing and functional improvement.
The position is suitable for both early-career and experienced clinicians. Responsibilities and caseload complexity will be aligned with the individual's qualifications, clinical experience, demonstrated competencies and supervision needs.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to consistent standards of professional practice, effective treatment and quality care, while adhering to professional, ethical and organizational requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Assessment and Intervention
- Assess clinical needs of clients, as well as plan for, and provide treatment, using evidence-based clinical models and treatment modalities.
- Administer and interpret appropriate standardised assessment and outcome measures, such as the PHQ-9, GAD-7, Y-BOCS and other relevant instruments.
- Deliver group psychotherapy or psychoeducational interventions where appropriate to professional training, competencies and service requirements.
- Establish and maintain strong therapeutic alliances, demonstrating empathy, cultural sensitivity, and respect for clients' individual circumstances.
- Assess and manage clinical risks, including suicide and self-harm risk, potential harm to others and safeguarding concerns, with appropriate safety planning, crisis intervention and escalation.
- Monitor therapeutic progress, treatment outcomes and changes in clients' functioning, adapting interventions and treatment plans where clinically indicated.
- Seek clinical consultation or supervision when managing complex presentations or situations beyond demonstrated competencies
- Participate in relevant outreach, public education and collaborative projects aligned with Clarity's mission and service priorities.
Caseload Management and Continuity of Care
- Manage an assigned clinical caseload in accordance with service requirements, professional competencies and agreed workload expectations.
- Coordinate client appointments, treatment reviews, follow-up sessions and case closures to support timely and effective care.
- Review clients’ ongoing therapeutic needs and facilitate appropriate referrals, discharge planning and transitions of care.
- Ensure appropriate handover and continuity of care when clients require additional support or services beyond Clarity’s scope of intervention.
Clinical Documentation and Professional Practice
- Maintain accurate, timely and confidential clinical documentation.
- Adhere to Clarity’s clinical practice guidelines, professional code of ethics and regulatory requirements.
- Participate actively in clinical supervision, peer consultation, case discussions and multidisciplinary meetings, including case consultations with relevant service partners where appropriate.
- Engage in reflective practice and incorporate supervisory feedback to strengthen clinical competencies and professional judgement.
- Monitor clinical outcomes and participate in relevant case reviews and quality improvement activities.
- Maintain professional knowledge and competencies through continuing professional development, including relevant training, professional literature and clinical learning opportunities.
Care coordination and Community Collaboration
- Work collaboratively with clients, caregivers, healthcare providers, social service agencies and other relevant stakeholders to support integrated and recovery-oriented care.
- Advocate for clients' needs and coordinate access to appropriate specialist services, community resources and psychosocial support.
- Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and collaborative care arrangements where clinically indicated.
- Develop familiarity with Singapore's community mental health ecosystem, including relevant AIC/COMIT pathways, specialist mental health services and social support resources.
- Identify and utilise community resources to complement therapeutic interventions and support clients' recovery and wellbeing.
Requirements:
- Counsellors: A recognised postgraduate qualification in Counselling
- Psychologists: A recognised postgraduate professional qualification in Clinical psychology or Counselling Psychology
- Professional registration with a relevant professional body, such as SAC or SRP, is preferred
- Newly qualified clinicians with relevant supervised clinical training are welcome to apply. Applicants with two or more years of relevant post qualification clinical experience are also encouraged.
Personal attributes
- Dynamic and resourceful team player.
- Strong commitment to ethical and evidence-based mental health care.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with clients from diverse backgrounds, and professionals from multidisciplinary teams, in a community-based setting.
- Passionate about community recovery work and rehabilitation.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- Organised, accountable and receptive to professional feedback.
- Committed to continuous learning and professional development.
- Effectively bilingual.
What We Offer
- An opportunity to make a meaningful impact in community mental health through direct clinical practice.
- Part-time working arrangements with an agreed clinical caseload.
- A supportive and collaborative clinical environment.
- Regular clinical supervision, peer consultation and professional learning opportunities appropriate to the appointment.
- Exposure to diverse clinical presentations within a community mental health setting.
- Opportunities to collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals and community partners.
- Opportunities to contribute clinical expertise to specialised service initiatives where appropriate and mutually agreed.
- Working Arrangements
- Full-time appointment based at Clarity’s service locations.
- Participation in evening and Saturday clinic duties, approximately once per month, subject to agreed roster arrangements.
- Clinical duties will primarily involve scheduled individual psychotherapy and counselling sessions, together with associated case documentation, care coordination and clinical reviews.
- Participation in clinical supervision and relevant team discussions will be arranged within agreed working hours. Work Location Toa Payoh / Yishun
