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Counsellor
A counsellor works with families and caregivers to help individuals better understand their social and psychological needs. As a counsellor, you help clients develop skills, access resources and tap on support services for multifaceted issues, including poverty, disability, addiction, delinquent behaviour, marital and mental health problems.
Key Responsibilities
- Interview clients individually, in families or in groups.
- Assess their situation and help them develop strategies and plans for the future.
- Plan and implement assistance programmes for clients, including crisis intervention and referrals to the relevant agencies.
Education Requirements
| To be a/an | Minimum Requirements |
Recommended Programmes |
More Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Counsellor | A minimum of a postgraduate diploma from a recognised course and with 600 postgraduate clinical hours, is required to become a SAC Registered Counsellor. | Please refer to Singapore Association for Counselling for the full list of recommended programs. | Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC) |
Career Progression
Possible Workplaces
- Community Health Centres
- Day Activity Centres
- Day Care Centres
- Family Service Centres
- Halfway Houses
- Hospitals
- Mental Health Facilities
- Nursing Homes
- Private Practices
- Retirement Homes
- Senior Community Centres
- Special Education Schools
- Special Students Care Centres
- Voluntary Children’s Homes
Here's how you can get started
Career Conversion Programme
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Scholarships
Scholarships and awards are available through NCSS to outstanding individuals with strong leadership qualities, passion and a commitment to work in the social service sector.
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Tribe Experience for Students
Explore ways to experience how it is like working in social service alongside like-minded professionals
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Training and Development
Whether you’re in social service, a new entrant or mid-careerist, training programmes are available to equip you with the skills and knowledge to pursue a career in the social service sector.
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Volunteering Opportunities
Gain exposure to social service, and start acquiring the skills to work effectively with people who have different needs and abilities.
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