Benedict Tan P H

Experience

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  Ministry of Home Affairs Singapore

  Jun 2013 - May 2017

  Correctional Rehabilitation Specialist

  Provide group and individual counselling services to offenders experiencing a range of issues including:- drug/substance/gambling addiction issues- behavioural issues- mental health related issues (depression, anxiety, adjustment, suicide risk management, self-harm risks, schizophrenia)Intake screening, case assessment and formulation- substance abuse offenders- sexual offenders- violence offences - white collar offences Prepare pre-sentencing reports for remandees to assess risk levels and court reports- interviewing and intake with youth-at-risk remandees- assessing risks, severity, risk of reoffending, family support, negative influences - preparation of court mandated reports based on assessments and intake interviews Heading a Community of practice for through-care practices to explore and improve transitions for offenders prior to and after their release. Head of staff welfare committee to promote self-care through department level staff events. Show less

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  HCSA Community Services

  Jul 2017 - Jun 2018

  Addiction Recovery Coach

  Recovery addiction management- managing day to day shelter operations - taking care of residents' wellbeing - urine supervision- behavioural management Case Management and counselling interventions at the shelter for ex-offenders, including intake, assessment, psychological intervention, facilitation of support group services. - weekly support group - financial assistance - shelter management - employment assistance (stability, suitability of careers)- reintegration needs - family work and interventions (reintegrate them back into family environment and acceptance) Show less

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  Singapore Aftercare Association

  Jul 2018 - Jun 2019

  Counsellor & Case Manager

  Individual counselling and case management for ex-offenders emplaced on prison community programme to transit and assimilate into society. Range of client issues include:- substance abuse and addiction problems- white collar offences - violence and anger management concerns - family problems - trauma and abuse issues - sexual offending - youth-at-risksWorked closely with various stakeholders, including clients' employers, reporting officers, job coaches, family. - reintegration needs - financial assistance and stability - behavioral management - employment- suitability of jobs, development and stability of jobs/job environments Conduct family and home visits, assessments and interventions to help clients assimilate into the family environment after their release from prison. - Family therapy and work Organize family day events and outreach programmes for clients and families:- outreach events - community service programmes - volunteering events and opportunities- family day - talks and celebrating successes Education Support Programme for youth-at-risk clients:- Planning of counselling and outreach programmes for youth offenders at Reformative Training Centre, including in-care counselling and education support and aftercare outreach programmes- Education and skills development (preparation for O, N and A Levels, degree pathway, vocational training)- Outreach programmes - activities to reintegrate clients after release - peer support - family day events Show less

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  Nanyang Technological University Singapore

  Jul 2019 - Jun 2021

  Counselor

  Individual counselling services for NTU students and employees. Counselling services for a range of issues including:- mental health issues like depression, anxiety- self-esteem- trauma- grief and loss - academic stress and transitions - adjustment issues - work-related stress- relationship and family problems - conduct and behaviour management - managing harassment behaviours - sexuality and gender identity issuesCritical Incident Management for crisis situations, including suicide risk assessment and interventions. - supporting the crisis intervention in situations of suicide, self-harm and harm to others - after office hour support Counselling intake and case assessment and formulation. Facilitate and conduct talks and workshops for the NTU population which included:- stress management- mindfulness- mental wellbeing talks Show less

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  Singapore Counselling Centre

  Jun 2021 - May 2023

  Professional Counselor

  Provide professional counselling services to clients with wide range of issues: - Mental Health (depression, anxiety disorders)- Trauma - Attachment issues - Suicide risk management - Work stress, burnout - Dealing with COVID - Relationship and family issues Conduct Mental Health, Mental Wellbeing, Psychological First Aid training workshops and courses:- Psychological First Aid Training- First Aid in Mental Health Training- Corporate Peer Supporter/Care Ambassador Training- Emotional Support Training - Mental Wellbeing & Self-Care Talks- Stress Management and reduction- Anger Management - Managing workplace interactions (managing harassment/bullying behaviours)Employee Assistance Counseling support. Critical incident and crisis management support including psychological debriefing, case management and counseling support.Coaching services- 1:1 individual coaching and group coaching services for corporate services and companies:- psychological wellbeing- conflict management- communication styles - stress management - managing changes and transitions - developing empathy - mindfulness trainings Show less