Clinical Director/Programme Lead

Key Roles and Responsibilities: Plan, implement and oversee the agency’s counselling services and programmes to ensure professional standards, quality assurance and effective care for service users. Provide clinical supervision, case consultation and professional guidance to counselling staff. Prepare reports on counselling services, programme outcomes, and service performance. Conceptualise, implement, and manage community outreach initiatives focusing on mental health awareness and suicide prevention. Establish and maintain strong networks and collaborations with mental health professionals, healthcare providers, and relevant stakeholders. Prepare and manage budgets, funding proposals, and grant applications for counselling services and programmes. Develop, review, and update policies, protocols, and clinical standards to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of counselling services. Conceptualise and implement counselling service strategies aligned with the agency’s strategic direction and growth objectives. Advise the management on strategic planning, development, and sustainability of counselling services. Perform any other duties as assigned by the management. Requirements: Accredited Master or Doctoral degree in Psychology (preferably Clinical Psychology) or Counselling (preferably with Clinical specialisation) from an accredited University. Minimum of 8 years of relevant clinical experience, including at least 5 years in clinical supervision, service planning and/or programme development, preferably within mental health service settings. Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to mentor, guide, and support clinical teams in delivering high-quality, evidence-based mental health services. Registration with, or eligible for registration with, a recognised professional body (eg Singapore Psychological Society). Demonstrated expertise in mindfulness-based psychotherapeutic approaches, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.