Locum Psychosocial Counsellor

Minimum Qualifications:

• Higher Diploma/Degree in counselling psychology.
  
• At least 2-3 years in field experience within a Humanitarian emergency setting in the same or similar position
  
• Knowledge in conducting assessments, using screening tools and designing individual care plans for clients seeking mental health services.
  
• Experience in offering PFA is strongly desired.
  
• Knowledgeable on the Psychological testing and assessment tools
  
• Familiarity with IASC Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings
  
• Knowledge of the WHO interventions like mhGAP, GPM+ or IP is desirable.
  
• Additional trainings or certifications on related fields, such as alcohol/substance abuse, stress management, critical incident stress management, cross-cultural communication, conflict resolution, trauma, etc. will also be considered
  
• Be registered with KCPA.
  
• Proficiency in English and professional writing skills is a requirement.
  

• Provide age-appropriate and culturally relevant individual and/or group psychological counselling to clients by assessing client’s needs and presenting complaints and develop a care plan with the client based on those needs, including referrals to other services.
  
• Implement internationally recognized standard methodologies for evidence based psychological interventions and the management of clients guided by the IRC Framework, IASC guidelines and counseling ethical guidelines. This includes upholding confidentiality of therapy sessions and respecting clients decisions.
  
• Support the client(s) coping process and mobilize their internal and external resources for processing acute adversity.
  
• Support in MHPSS based studies to help identify gaps and offer recommendations.
  
• Maintain an effective working relationship and regular communication with other primary health care workers.
  
• Maintain effective working relationships with relevant partners including referral organizations, community groups and other implementing partners (will be part of the MHPSS working group).
  
• Complete daily case reports and data collection according to procedures provided by the MHPSS Technical Advisor.
  
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.