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Tharaka Nithi County Government

Medical Specialist II – Paediatrician

Tharaka Nithi, Kenya

Counselling Psychologist (Part Time)

Closing: Apr 30, 2024

7 days remaining

Published: Apr 22, 2024 (2 days ago)

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HIAS is looking to recruit a part-time counseling psychologist who will assist in the provision of counseling and other psychotherapeutic interventions to vulnerable and at-risk refugee clients, including those who have undergone emotional and psychological distress as well as those with mental health challenges impairing their normal functioning.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

  • A Degree in Counseling Psychology from a recognized university
  • Have at least 1 year of Counselling experience. Experience working with refugees will be an added advantage
  • Experience in trauma counselling
  • Ideal candidate should have a keen awareness and a good knowledge of psychosocial issues and the complexities of working on these issues
  • Strong analytical and report writing skills and proven ability to conduct psychological assessments
  • Good team player with excellent cross-cultural interpersonal skills
  • Proactive and able to work under minimal supervision while exercising diplomacy, flexibility and assertiveness
  • Ability to confront and discuss sensitive issues with respect and able to uphold high standards of confidentiality
  • Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office.
  • Knowledge of Accountability to Affected Population.
  • Knowledge in PSEA and Anti-Fraud.


Responsibilities
HIAS is looking to recruit a part-time counseling psychologist who will assist in the provision of counseling and other psychotherapeutic interventions to vulnerable and at-risk refugee clients, including those who have undergone emotional and psychological distress as well as those with mental health challenges impairing their normal functioning.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

  • A Degree in Counseling Psychology from a recognized university
  • Have at least 1 year of Counselling experience. Experience working with refugees will be an added advantage
  • Experience in trauma counselling
  • Ideal candidate should have a keen awareness and a good knowledge of psychosocial issues and the complexities of working on these issues
  • Strong analytical and report writing skills and proven ability to conduct psychological assessments
  • Good team player with excellent cross-cultural interpersonal skills
  • Proactive and able to work under minimal supervision while exercising diplomacy, flexibility and assertiveness
  • Ability to confront and discuss sensitive issues with respect and able to uphold high standards of confidentiality
  • Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office.
  • Knowledge of Accountability to Affected Population.
  • Knowledge in PSEA and Anti-Fraud.


  • Provide individual and group counseling services and other short term therapeutic services to refugees referred to the field office and keep continuous counseling notes
  • Conduct psychological assessments and Mental Status Examinations, preparing and submitting the reports to the Center Coordinator.
  • Conduct psychosocial counselling to refugees experiencing various forms of trauma while observing the highest levels of confidentiality and professional ethics and etiquette
  • Ensure appropriate psychosocial assessment and diagnosis of all the therapeutic cases are in line with the World Health Organization (WHO) Mental Health Atlas
  • Follow up, monitor all referral cases, and ensure timely turnaround of assessment reports and other interventions
  • Ensure follow up and monitoring of all referral cases and ensure timely turnaround of assessment reports and other interventions.
  • Coordinate outdoor activities during therapeutic day out.
  • Assist protection officers in organizing and mobilizing for committee meetings, dialogues and other activities to address protection issues
  • Assist in preparation of timely, quality and comprehensive reports for work done
  • Perform other related duties as assigned


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