Psychosocial Counselor

Job Specification:

Qualification, Skills, and Experience:

• The candidate must have a bachelor’s in any discipline along with six-month psychosocial counseling training/Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Counseling Psychology. A master’s degree in Psychology would be preferable.
• At least one year of working experience as a psychosocial counselor
• Able to work in a multicultural environment
• Perform any other training-related assignments as directed by the clinical supervisor and project focal person.
• Able to make field visits frequently within and out of the main duty station as required by the project’s activities.
• Sound knowledge and skills of the computer, email, and internet. Able to prepare reports in Microsoft word and excel and submit them to the project focal person.
• Preference will be given to those who can understand and speak local languages, both written and spoken, and preferably English as well.
• Able to drive two wheelers vehicle with valid license.

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Job Responsibilities :

Major responsibilities:

The Psychosocial Counselor will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• Undertake vulnerability assessments, provide appropriate psychosocial intervention to the community people and make referrals for further support.
• Conduct psychosocial group interventions and provide focused psychosocial support to clients in need.
• Conduct community-based psychosocial orientation and sensitization programs.
• Collaboration and coordination with Municipality.
• Follow up the trained FCHVs, Teachers and other health workers for the case referral.
• Maintain case documentation.
• Participate in project coordination meetings and weekly peer supervision and support meetings.
• Make frequent field visits for case identification and provide essential psychosocial support.
• Advocate for the promotion of psychosocial support activities with local governments and other stakeholders.
• Follow the inputs and additional responsibilities provided by the project coordinator when it comes to the strategic benefits of the project.

How to apply for this post ?

Interested, qualified, and motivated candidates meeting the above requirements are encouraged to apply along with a cover letter, updated resume (CV), and expected salary to: hrtponepal@tponepal.org.np no later than 05:00 PM, April 23, 2024.

Only short-listed candidates will be informed about the further selection process. Any activity intended to influence the selection process will lead to disqualification. All the selected candidates will undergo rigorous background checks.

TPO Nepal is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. TPO Nepal does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination