Position: Counseling Psychologist (Two
Positions)
Positions)
Under the supervision of the Psychosocial Program Manager, the
incumbent will perform the following functions:
incumbent will perform the following functions:
Duties & Responsibilities
- Direct the operations of a HRTK field site with
regard to psychosocial assistance and supervise a field team of social workers
and incentive workers; - Facilitate the establishment of a coordinated
multisectoral psychosocial field office and psychosocial response strategy; - Provide counseling services and other short term
therapeutic services to refugees referred to the office in individual and group
settings; - Conduct psychosocial/mental status assessments
and prepare related reports; assess refugees in need of psychiatric care, refer
those in need to a psychiatrist and monitor progress; - Conduct home visits to assess individual
psychosocial needs; - Assist in the development of training materials
and facilitate internal and external capacity building activities on a variety
of topics, including SGBV and child protection - ·
Identify and assess the individual needs of
refugees at heightened risk.; - ·
Ensure up to date record keeping including case
preparation, keeping continuous counseling notes and daily records; - ·
Provide support to social workers and incentive
workers in the tracking of individual cases, updating status, and maintaining
client database etc.;
- ·
Prepare periodic reports and collect, analyze
and compile psychosocial services data for their field site; - ·
Follow-up and monitor general case status and
processing of refugee cases and prepare field site’s weekly casework plans; - ·
Work with partner agencies in the provision of
and referral for services and attend stakeholder meetings; and - ·
Ensure services are offered in a professional
and ethical manner and perform other duties as required.
Qualifications, Skills &
Experience
Experience
Education: A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in psychology,
counseling psychology or its equivalent from a recognized university.
counseling psychology or its equivalent from a recognized university.
Master’s degree in counseling psychology preferred.
Skills and competencies
- ·
Computer literacy a must with strong knowledge
of ACCESS, EXCEL and WORD; - ·
Ideal candidate should have a keen awareness and
a good knowledge of psychosocial issues and the complexities of working on
these issues with a refugee population; - ·
Strong analytical and report writing skills and
proven ability to conduct psychological assessments; - ·
Must have at a least 3 years experience in
providing counseling services to traumatized individuals (groups) in a
multi-cultural environment. Experience with refugees a plus; - ·
Experience in planning and implementing
psychosocial project activities including facilitating individual and group
therapy and training; - ·
Experience working with children and child
therapy, with good knowledge of child rights and protection; - ·
Group facilitation skills and experience - ·
At least one year of training experience; - ·
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 confidentiality
Experience: No less than
three years job experience in trauma counselling, preferably in the NGO sector.
Knowledge of refugee protection and assistance a plus.
three years job experience in trauma counselling, preferably in the NGO sector.
Knowledge of refugee protection and assistance a plus.
Languages:
Proficiency in English and Swahili. Working knowledge of French and
other languages an added advantage
other languages an added advantage
How to apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected] Indicate
Vacancy Notice No HRTK/UG/CP/06/12 in the subject line.
Vacancy Notice No HRTK/UG/CP/06/12 in the subject line.
Important: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification. Late applications will not
be considered
Canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification. Late applications will not
be considered
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