Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Officer

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, Mental Health, or related field
  
• Training in Psychological First Aid (PFA) or counselling skills is an advantage
  
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in MHPSS, counselling, or psychosocial programming
  
• Experience in humanitarian or conflict-affected settings is highly desirable.
  
• Proven work experience in the implementation of disability inclusion programming
  

• Provide individual and group psychosocial support sessions
  
• Deliver Psychological First Aid (PFA) where required
  
• Facilitate structured support groups and community-based PSS activities
  
• Identify individuals requiring specialized mental health care and support referrals
  
• Conduct community awareness sessions on stress management, coping skills, and stigma reduction
  
• Maintain confidential case files and documentation
  
• Support training of community volunteers on basic psychosocial support
  
• Collect data and contribute to activity and donor reports
  
• Ensure safeguarding, confidentiality, and do-no-harm principles are upheld
  
• Support the implementation and the promotion of gender, age and diversity principles at any time during activities.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned. The key responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.