Clinical Counsellor (Contract, General Pediatrics Service)

To work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of holistic patient care, by assessing and evaluating needs of the patient, and planning, coordinating, implementing and monitoring the solutions to address those needs and to participate in service programmes and

initiatives.

Job Description:

• Assist in formulation and revision of guidelines, standards and procedures.
• Participate in research studies - including data management and data analysis.
• Participate in quality improvement projects where appropriate.
• Work independently within the guidance established by the service protocol, policies and practices for the care, comfort and safety of the patients.
• Function as a clinical resource to all members of the healthcare team in the assessment of complex patient care needs and situations and in the determination of interventions.
• Co-facilitate, co-organise the various support and therapy groups, workshops, and other activities planned by the department/service.
• Assist in proposing, redesigning and implementing strategies to improve clinical services.
• Participate in relevant IT developments, workgroup meetings and research, if required.
• Provide and coordinate continuity of care from initial consultation through to recovery.
• Act as pivotal team member for patient care by informing the multidisciplinary care management team of patient updates and initiate case review and discussion.
• Work with the patient and family, and various agencies/professionals in both the hospital setting and/or within the patient's community.
• Provide proactive problem-solving techniques in response to needs assessment, such as initiating appropriate referral and liaison with other professional, agencies and/or step-down facilities.
• Formulate and develop care management plans for patients in collaboration with clinicians and other health care members, including initiating and coordinating management planning for patients.
• Monitor and evaluate patient's response to treatment and revising treatment/care plan as needed.
• Establish a thorough working knowledge of resources and information for dissemination to patient and family.
• Assist in the collection and input of data for clinical audit of service.
• Provide counselling and supportive therapy for patient and family in response to their needs. This includes therapeutic work in home settings with attending social worker and team colleagues where necessary.
• Provide psychoeducation to patient and family.
• Co-facilitate patient education, support and therapeutic groups.

Job Requirement:

• Degree in Psychology/Social Work/Counselling or relevant healthcare experience in psychiatry.
• At least 2 years of relevant working experience or the equivalent.
• Good Team player who possesses good communication and strong interpersonal skills.