Support Counsellor - Singapur, Singapore - Institute of Mental Health

    Institute of Mental Health
    Institute of Mental Health Singapur, Singapore

    1 month ago

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    Contract Full time $30,000 - $50,000 per year Healthcare
    Description

    Job Description

    Successful applicants will be answering calls and providing support and psychoeducation to the public on Gambling, Substance and Behavioural addiction. Para-Counsellors should be able to triage, assess and provide resources according to client's needs. The goal is to ensure that the callers are given the right direction pertaining to their concerns.

    Responsibilities

  • Handle queries via phone and webchat
  • To be able to educate callers on the service provided
  • Providing brief-intervention for their concerns
  • Managing distress calls
  • Motivating and Supporting clients towards change
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Part-take in projects
  • Identify callers at risk and provide appropriate intervention
  • Accessing client's concern before referring them to the relevant resources
  • Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Able to work shifts
  • Working hours:
    Mondays – Sundays including PH
    AM Shifts: 8am – 2pm
    PM Shifts: 2pm – 11pm

    Requirements
  • Diploma in Psychology, Counselling, Social Work or related field
  • Candidates without working experience or diploma holders/candidates are welcome to apply
  • Motivated to help the public and passionate about helping people
  • Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Able to work shifts
  • Only shortlisted candidate will be notified.