Job description for Freelance Psychologist at Safe Space™
Job Description:
We are seeking skilled Taiwanese therapists to provide direction and support to one of our Corporate Clients and to Safe Space™. As a therapist, you will help clients build coping mechanisms to navigate stressful situations, offering both face-to-face and online sessions. You must be fluent in Taiwanese Mandarin or Taiwanese Hokkien, culturally attuned to Taiwanese clients, and able to connect authentically with their experiences. Your duties will include listening to clients, asking relevant questions, and developing effective strategies to improve their mental and emotional well-being.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, along with the ability to coordinate with support networks, government resources, and community resources working with your clients. The successful candidate will be friendly, professional, and possess outstanding people skills, with a deep understanding of Taiwanese cultural distinction.
Responsibilities
- Conduct face-to-face and online assessments through detailed conversations, interviews, and observations to determine appropriate testing or examination.
- Diagnose clients’ mental and emotional disorders.
- Create effective treatment plans that include counselling, medication, or other services.
- Collaborate with clients to develop personalized goals.
- Regularly review and discuss treatment plans with clients to identify areas for improvement.
- Educate clients on appropriate coping mechanisms to manage challenging situations.
- Maintain detailed records of clients’ progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Conduct group counselling sessions when required.
- Collaborate with Safe Space™, the Counselling Team, and other stakeholders on projects.
- Provide advice, direction, and support on clinical matters to Safe Space™.
- Assist with general and project-related administrative and logistics duties.
Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counselling.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience as a professional counsellor.
- Fluency in Taiwanese Mandarin (speaking, reading, and writing) and deep understanding of Taiwanese culture.
- Superb verbal and written communication skills in both English and Mandarin Chinese.
- Ability to empathize with clients and create a safe, culturally sensitive environment to help them open up.
- Proven experience in developing effective, culturally appropriate treatment plans.
- Strong time management skills.
Position Type:
- Freelance Basis
- Time Commitment: Minimum of 5 hours per month
Application Requirements:
- Most updated resume
- Highest education certificate
- Proof of registration with a counselling body
- Receipt copy of professional indemnity insurance (Optional)
- Copy of certificate for completion of suicide intervention skills training/workshop (Optional)
Contact Safe Space™:
Job Type: Freelance
Work Authorization: Taiwan
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Part-time
