Counsellor
University of Hong Kong
- Department
- Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine (20000)
- Rank
- Non-Academic
- Position type
- Full-time
- Reference
- 536967
- Application deadline
- 28 Aug 2026
Duties & Responsibilities
- Plan and implement assessment efforts to inform evidence-based counselling practice and services.
- Provide screening, risk assessment, individual and group counselling, crisis intervention, and consultation services.
- Develop priorities and goals for counselling services and outreach programmes supporting student mental health.
- Collaborate with the Student Wellness Team, faculty staff, and students to promote student wellbeing.
- Receive regular supervision and engage in professional development opportunities.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Hold a Master's or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Counselling, or Social Work.
- Be eligible for membership/registration with relevant professional bodies in Hong Kong or overseas.
- Have at least 5 years' post-qualification counselling experience in tertiary education or mental health agencies.
- Demonstrate bi/multilingual counselling capability in English and Cantonese.
- Show evidence of organizing wellbeing programmes.
- Possess passion for working with youth and young adults; experience with high-achieving populations is advantageous.
Appointment
- Full-time, fixed-term contract for 2 years with possibility of renewal subject to funding and performance; contract-end gratuity and university retirement benefits contribution (up to 10% of basic salary) included.
Key Dates
- Review of applications start date: August 13, 2026
- Application deadline: August 28, 2026 (or until post is filled)