OFFICE OF COUNSELLING AND WELLNESS 

Associate Counsellor (two posts) (Ref. 20032501-E) 

Duties 

The appointees will be required to:

a) provide counselling services to students individually and in groups; 

b) handle cases in crisis situations under supervision; 

c) design and conduct developmental programmes and university-wide events/campaigns for the promotion of psychological, physical and spiritual wellness of students; 

d) work closely with academic faculties/departments in enhancing students’ holistic development; 

e) conduct training for staff on campus and in student halls on issues concerning students’ psycho-social well-being and enhance their skills in handling students’ problems; 

f) liaise with academic staff, family members and external agencies on matters relating to students’ well-being; and 

g) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Office or his/her delegates. 

The appointees may be required to work on irregular hours.

Qualifications 

Applicants should have:

a) a recognised degree in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work or a relevant discipline; 

b) at least five years’ relevant experience in counselling, preferably in educational setting and/or mental health setting; 

c) the ability to demonstrate good skills in case management, interpersonal relationship and team work; 

d) an excellent command of both written and spoken English; 

e) the ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken Chinese. Fluency in Putonghua is highly preferred; and 

f) a good servicing attitude.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written language proficiency test.

Remuneration and Conditions of Service 

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the application.

Application 

Please send a completed application form by post to Human Resources Office, 13/F, Li Ka Shing Tower, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong or via email to 立即申請 . Application forms can be downloaded from http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/forms.php. If a separate curriculum vitae is to be provided, please still complete the application form which will help speed up the recruitment process. Consideration of applications will commence on 8 April 2020 until the position is filled. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/pics.php. 

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, nationality, family status or physical or mental disabilities.