Counselling Assistant (carrying the job title of ‘Student Development Counsellor’)

Office of Student Affairs 
Counselling Assistant (carrying the job title of ‘Student Development Counsellor’)

The appointee will work in the Wellness and Counselling Centre of the Office of Student Affairs, and will be responsible for (a) providing psychological counselling and psychotherapy services to students; (b) conducting risk assessments and providing crisis intervention for students in distress; (c) co-ordinating and organising educational and developmental mental health programmes; (d) developing educational and self-help materials and resources; and (e) performing any other duties as assigned by the supervisors.

Applicants should have (i) a good Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or Social Work; (ii) further training in counselling or mental health areas; (iii) registration, accreditation, or full professional membership with a recognised professional body; (iv) at least 3 years’ relevant post-qualification professional experience; (v) an excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua); and (vi) strong communication and interpersonal skills, a passion for student well-being, a self-driven and proactive work attitude, and a strong team spirit. Prior experience in working with university students and/or young adults will be an advantage.

Appointment will initially be made on a 2-year contract with contract-end gratuity, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement.

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.