Reporting to: Economic Inclusion Program Manager
Terms of Engagement: Temporary
Duration: 3 Months contract
Job Summary
HIAS is looking to recruit for a part time counselling psychologist who will assist in the provision of counseling 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.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Provide individual and group counseling interventions to clients experiencing various forms of trauma while observing the highest levels of confidentiality and professional ethics and etiquette
Conduct psychological assessments and Mental Status Examinations; prepare and submit the reports to the Supervisor. Ensure appropriate psychosocial assessment and diagnosis of all the counselling cases are in line with the World Health Organization (WHO) Mental Health Atlas
Assess the clients’ capability to undertake and engage in self or wage employment.
Follow up and monitor all referral cases and provide feedback of interventions offered, by referral programs and partners.
Assist in preparation of timely, quality, and comprehensive reports for work done
Perform other related duties as assigned
Required Competences
A Degree in Counseling Psychology from a recognized university
Have at least 2 years 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
Knowledge of Computer Applications such as MS-Access, MS-Excel and MS Word
Please submit a cover letter and resume using the link belowApplications not bearing the requirements highlighted in this advert will not be considered.Closing date: 21st January 2022 at 5:00pmOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Late applications will not be considered.HRTK is an equal opportunity employer, does not charge candidates for recruitment and dissociates itself from any entity defrauding candidates.
Apply via :
hias.hrmdirect.com
