Overview
Provide specialized psychological support to clients with moderate to severe mental health conditions in community and home-based settings. The role involves individual counselling, group sessions, psychoeducation, and case management.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialized psychological counselling.
- Conduct group and information sessions, trainings, and psychoeducation activities.
- Assess the individual needs of beneficiaries and develop individualized case management strategies.
- Provide Psychological First Aid and remote psychological counselling.
- Conduct structured clinical assessments and develop case management plans.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and ensure systematic documentation.
- Effectively manage emergency cases and make appropriate referrals.
- Collaborate with partner organizations to provide psychological consultations and psychosocial support.
- Provide MHPSS services in emergency situations.
Required Experience
Minimum of 3 years of professional experience providing psychological support and counselling. Experience working in health programmes and previous experience with NGOs is desirable. Demonstrated knowledge and application of the IASC Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) in Emergency Settings and other MHPSS best practices. Experience in assessment, programme development, monitoring and evaluation, as well as technical training and supervision using the WHO Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP). Strong understanding of protection principles, case management, and client-centred care in humanitarian settings.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Psychology. Knowledge and experience in clinical supervision and training delivery. Knowledge and experience in applying inter-agency MHPSS standards and guidelines, including the IASC Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings.
