Counsellor, Mental Health, Healthcare

What The Role Is

You will join the Singapore Armed Forces in a meaningful role that goes beyond traditional counselling. This position is ideal for driven professionals who want to strengthen mental well-being, work in a dynamic environment, and make a lasting impact on national servicemen and the wider ecosystem.

• Provide direct clinical care through evidence-based therapy, crisis intervention, and comprehensive risk assessment for servicemen adjusting to military life
• Anchor the 24/7 SAF Counselling Hotline as part of a professional team to deliver immediate counselling support to service personnel in crisis situations
• Serve as a strategic advisor to Commanders and SAF Paracounsellors, offering expert guidance on mental health practices and shaping a supportive, psychologically safe unit culture
• Design and deliver comprehensive mental well-being programmes to promote psychological resilience and drive preventive mental health efforts across SAF units
  Challenge(s)
• Engaging meaningfully with the changing youth landscape and increasing demands of the new generation

• Education in Counselling, Counselling Psychology, or Social Work
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in counselling practice
• Registered practitioner with the Singapore Association for Counselling, Singapore Association of Social Workers, Association of Professionals Specialising in Addiction Counselling, or Singapore Psychological Society
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good systems-thinking mindset
  Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.
  Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.