Position Summary: The Center for Victims of Torture is seeking Psychosocial Counselor to work with refugee population who have suffered torture and war trauma.
The position will assess and provide comprehensive psychological treatment including individual and group therapy with adults and children who are survivors of torture.
Location: Dadaab, Kenya
Reports to: Associate Psychotherapist/trainer/Mental Health Supervisor
Essential functions include [but are not limited to]:
Provide comprehensive psychosocial counseling to clients who have experienced war trauma, torture or SGBV
Provide assessment, individual and group counseling
Sensitize, problem solve, dialogue and mediate with the wider population about issues of war, torture, trauma and SGBV
Become proficient with CTV’s data collection tools and conduct and submit assessments and reports in a timely and accurate matter
Work closely with the database staff to ensure quality reporting
Ensure all work with clients is confidential and that ethical practices are observed
Assist in the designing, planning, implementing and facilitating of external trainings for numerous target groups
Develop new and strengthen existing referral systems with other organizations
Liaise with other stakeholders and partner organizations
Engage in self-care through supervision, debriefings, and other shared sessions
Attend all PSC trainings given by CTV
Assist with any other related activities as deemed necessary by the supervisor.
Qualifications:
Bachelor Degree in Psychology, Counseling or related field.
Extensive experience providing psychotherapy to individuals and groups.
Understanding of and experience implementing culturally appropriate mental health interventions, including individual, group and community-based approaches for people who have suffered torture and trauma.
Experience with gender-based violence highly desirable.
Flexibility and adaptability.
Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to changing requirements and needs.
Skilled at working as a member of a team.
Working knowledge of English and Swahili
Knowledge of Somali language is desirable.
Experience in working as a counselor or ability to be an empathic counselor
Experience working in local and regional contexts and knowledge of local area and community structures desirable.
Able to work in a stressful environment.
