Psychologist - Killasaifullah

The role requires a mental health professional with 2-3 years of relevant experience to provide comprehensive psychosocial and psychological support to clients facing emotional, behavioral, or trauma-related challenges. The candidate will conduct assessments, deliver individual and group therapy, and manage cases involving anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, and adjustment disorders using evidence-based interventions recommended by the World Health Organization. This position involves crisis response, referral coordination, community engagement, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic and survivor-centered care.

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 individuals experiencing mental health difficulties.
- Manage cases of 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 situations, including post-violence contexts like gender-based violence (GBV) and displacement trauma.
- Refer clients with severe mental illnesses or psychiatric emergencies to specialized mental health services in coordination with medical and protection teams.
- Train Lady Health Visitors (LHVs) and Community Mobilizers on basic psychological skills, effective communication, and mental health promotion techniques.
- 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 standards.
- Design and facilitate psychoeducation, stress management sessions, and group therapy programs in Women Friendly Spaces and through community outreach initiatives.
- Support mental health de-stigmatization efforts by engaging local influencers, faith leaders, and community stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate, confidential client records and individualized treatment plans.
- Monitor mental health trends within the community and contribute to program evaluations and improvements.
- Report progress, challenges, and case outcomes regularly to the supervisor or project manager.
- Collaborate closely with protection teams, LHVs, and Community Mobilizers to provide 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.
- Participate actively in inter-agency mental health and protection coordination forums as required.
- 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, following established referral pathways.
- 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.

Required Qualifications

- 2-3 years of relevant experience in psychosocial or psychological support roles.
- Proficiency in conducting psychological assessments and delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
- Familiarity with WHO MH GAP, IASC MHPSS guidelines, and DSM-5 diagnostic criteria.
- Experience providing psychological first aid and crisis intervention.
- Ability to train and mentor community health workers and mobilizers.
- Strong case management, documentation, and reporting skills.
- Commitment to ethical standards, confidentiality, and survivor-centered care principles.
- Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Experience working in humanitarian or community-based mental health settings.
- Knowledge of local cultural contexts and mental health stigma reduction strategies.
- Participation in inter-agency coordination forums.
- Opportunity to contribute to impactful mental health programs within a reputable health network committed to zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse.

Candidates will undergo rigorous background checks as part of the recruitment process to ensure compliance with organizational safeguarding policies.