The posting
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together - building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.
Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities - all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Counselling Services
- Provide individual and group counselling and psychotherapy to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Conduct clinical assessments, risk assessments, safety planning, and case management.
- Provide crisis intervention and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support students experiencing psychological distress.
- Provide consultation to faculty and staff to support student wellbeing.
- Engage with institutions of higher learning and mental health organisations to learn and share best practices.
- Education and Prevention
- Design, implement and evaluate mental health promotion, education and prevention initiatives (e.g. workshops, group programmes, roadshows, newsletters and digital content).
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to promote student mental wellbeing and resilience.
- SMU Peer Helpers Programme
- Design and deliver training for SMU Peer Helpers through in-house or external programmes.
- Provide guidance and coaching to support Peer Helpers in their roles.
- Operational Responsibilities
- Participate in the evening counselling clinic on a rostered basis (typically 1 to 2 evenings per week) to improve accessibility for students.
- Undertake other duties and projects as assigned by the Head, Mrs Wong Kwok Leong Student Wellness Centre.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum Master's degree in Counselling or equivalent with at least 3 years of relevant counselling experience, preferably in a tertiary education or school setting.
- Preferably a Registered Counsellor with the Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC).
- Experience working with students with special educational needs would be an advantage.
- Competent in case management, crisis intervention, risk assessment and safety planning.
- Good knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic approaches and community mental health resources.
- Strong multicultural competence and ability to work effectively with a diverse student population.
- Resourceful, flexible and creative in developing education and prevention programmes.
- Strong presentation, facilitation and group work skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Proficient in spoken English and possess strong writing skills.
OTHER INFORMATION
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Candidates who do not possess the stipulated qualifications but have relevant work experience may still apply. Remuneration and appointment terms shall commensurate with qualifications and experience. SMU reserves the right to modify the appointment terms where necessary.
*Note: The expected start date for one of the vacancies is February 2027, while the remaining two vacancies are expected to commence in April 2027.
Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Singapore Management University



