JOB OBJECTIVE
The job holder will be responsible for offering counseling services to support and guide students.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for the smooth operation of the Counseling office;
Assessing clients’ behaviour and needs through observation, interviews and psychometric tests;
Developing, administering and monitoring appropriate treatment therapies and strategies;
Undertake assessments of mental health needs;
Establish a collaborative working relationship with clients based on trust and respect
Formulate a psychological explanation of the client’s issues, exploring their experiences and how they think, how they behave and relate to others, and how they carry out their everyday lives;
Plan and implement specialist psychological treatments to help clients to understand their feelings/behaviour;
Empower clients to address their issues, take control of them and make positive changes to their behaviour;
Monitor and evaluate the outcome of treatments;
Collaborate with and provide advice to parents, the broader multidisciplinary team and referrers in the planning of treatment and provision of services to meet the client’s needs where necessary;
Communicate complex, technical and/or clinically sensitive information clearly, both orally and in writing, to clients and their family representatives;
Contribute to the strategic development of the counseling initiatives in accordance with policies set out by the University;
Contribute to research, service evaluation and audit, either individually or as part of a team to identify behavioural and emotional patterns that may affect student’s mental health and ability to study;
Receive regular clinical and professional supervision from a more senior psychologist;
Carry out continuing personal and professional development to keep your knowledge and skills up to date;
Liaising and referring, as necessary, with other agencies and individuals to support students’ mental health;
Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by your Supervisor or Management.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling or a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the Social Sciences with a Post-Graduate Diploma in counseling from a recognized institution;
A Master’s degree in counseling/clinical psychology will be an added advantage.
Certificate in counseling supervision
Certificate in training of trainers (Counselors)
Certificate in Trauma counseling and debriefing
Member of a relevant professional body in Kenya
3 years professional counseling experience preferably in an educational institution
OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Emotional Intelligence
Well-developed Report writing and record keeping skills
Excellent written, oral communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent analytical skills.
Guidance and counseling skills.
Leadership and motivational skills.
Team building skills.
Problem solving skills
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit an application letter indicating current and desired salary, a detailed CV including three referees, academic and professional certificates, and a clear copy of your Kenya National ID and iTax certificate via email to hrjobs@kcau.ac.ke by 24th April 2023.The subject of your email should read:COUNSELORHead of Human Resources,
KCA University,
P.0. Box 56808-00200,
Nairobi, Kenya
Apply via :
hrjobs@kcau.ac.ke
