Psychologist (Quetta)

We are seeking a dedicated mental health professional with 4-5 years of relevant experience to provide comprehensive psychosocial and psychological support to clients facing emotional, behavioral, and trauma-related challenges. The role involves conducting assessments, delivering individual and group therapy, managing cases of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other disorders using evidence-based interventions, and collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic, survivor-centered care. The ideal candidate will work within established guidelines to promote mental health, support crisis situations, and contribute to community outreach and advocacy efforts.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct psychosocial and psychological assessments using validated screening tools to evaluate client needs.
- Provide one-on-one and group psychotherapy or counseling sessions for clients experiencing emotional, behavioral, or trauma-related difficulties.
- Manage cases involving anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, and adjustment disorders through WHO-recommended psychological interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Problem Management Plus, and Interpersonal Therapy.
- Deliver Psychological First Aid (PFA) and immediate mental health support in crisis or post-violence situations, including gender-based violence (GBV) and displacement trauma.
- Refer clients with severe mental illnesses or psychiatric emergencies to specialized services, coordinating closely with medical staff and protection actors.
- Train Lady Health Visitors (LHVs) and Community Mobilizers on basic psychological skills, effective communication, and mental health promotion.
- Ensure quality and ethical care by adhering to WHO Mental Health Gap Action Programme (MH GAP), Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) guidelines, and DSM-5 criteria.
- Contribute to the design and facilitation of psychoeducation, stress management sessions, and group therapy programs within Women Friendly Spaces and community outreach initiatives.
- Support mental health de-stigmatization through advocacy and engagement with local influencers and faith leaders.
- Maintain accurate, confidential client records and treatment plans in compliance with privacy standards.
- Monitor mental health trends and participate in program evaluations to enhance service delivery.
- Report progress, challenges, and case outcomes regularly to the supervisor and Project Manager.
- Collaborate with protection teams, LHVs, and Community Mobilizers to ensure integrated, survivor-centered care that prioritizes the rights, safety, dignity, and well-being of survivors of violence and abuse.
- Uphold principles of confidentiality, informed consent, do-no-harm, and non-discrimination in all interventions.
- Actively participate in inter-agency mental health and protection coordination forums as relevant.
- Undertake direct psychotherapy for clients diagnosed with moderate to severe mental health conditions requiring clinical intervention.
- Ensure timely referral of clients exhibiting symptoms of Severe Mental Illness (SMI) to specialized mental health services, including psychiatrists or inpatient care.
- Submit weekly and monthly progress reports summarizing activities, case data, counseling sessions, and therapeutic interventions.
- Achieve assigned beneficiary targets each quarter in alignment with program goals and reporting timelines.
- Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

- 4-5 years of relevant experience in psychosocial or psychological counseling and therapy.
- Proficiency in conducting assessments and delivering evidence-based psychological interventions such as CBT, Problem Management Plus, and Interpersonal Therapy.
- Experience providing Psychological First Aid and crisis mental health support.
- Knowledge of WHO MH GAP, IASC MHPSS guidelines, and DSM-5 diagnostic criteria.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards in mental health care.
- Strong communication and training skills for capacity building of community health workers.
- Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, including protection and medical staff.

Preferred Qualifications and Additional Information

- Experience working in humanitarian or community-based mental health settings.
- Familiarity with survivor-centered approaches and gender-based violence contexts.
- Commitment to mental health advocacy and stigma reduction.
- Willingness to participate in inter-agency coordination and program evaluations.

Indus Hospital & Health Network is committed to maintaining a safe and respectful workplace and does not tolerate Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. All candidates will undergo rigorous background checks as part of the recruitment process. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.