Associate Psychologist / Counsellor

Associate Psychologist /counsellor for Nursing Home
provides basic psychologist /mental health assessment and support vital mental health and emotional care to elderly residents, often those with dementia or chronic conditions, design and conduct group therapies.

Job Responsibilities

·       Coordinate and conduct preliminary and routine mental health assessments for residents.

·       Maintain documentation and records for services provided to cases.

·       Evaluate residents' mental health, abilities, and interests using a person-centered approach to support psychological and emotional well-being through:

a)    Individual Support: Provide one-on-one counselling and behaviour management.

b)    Group-Based Interventions: Design and facilitate therapy sessions and therapeutic activities.

c)     Collaborative Care: Work with stakeholders (CTS, Pastoral Care, MSW, etc.) for holistic support.

·       Provide case management by supporting and coordinating care and resources to address residents' needs and achieve desired outcomes.

·       Crisis screening and management.

·       Participate in Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings and case discussions, contributing psychological insights/interventions.

·       Attend and present findings (if required) in Staff and Management meetings, etc.

·       Engage in continuous professional development and training.

·       Assist in other duties and functions as assigned by the Reporting Officer.