Psychologist - Pishin

We are seeking a skilled mental health professional with 4-5 years of relevant experience to provide comprehensive psychological support to individuals facing emotional, behavioral, and trauma-related challenges. The role involves conducting assessments, delivering individual and group therapy, and managing cases involving anxiety, depression, PTSD, and adjustment disorders using evidence-based interventions. The successful candidate will work closely with community teams and protection actors to ensure holistic, survivor-centered care, while upholding ethical standards and contributing to mental health advocacy and program development.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct psychosocial and psychological assessments using validated screening tools to identify client needs.
- Provide one-on-one and group psychotherapy or counseling sessions for clients experiencing emotional, behavioral, or trauma-related difficulties.
- Manage cases of anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, and adjustment disorders by applying 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 in coordination with medical staff and protection teams.
- 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.
- Design and facilitate psychoeducation, stress management sessions, and group therapy programs within Women Friendly Spaces and community outreach initiatives.
- Support mental health de-stigmatization efforts through advocacy and engagement with local influencers and faith leaders.
- Maintain accurate, confidential client records and treatment plans in compliance with data protection standards.
- Monitor mental health trends and contribute to program evaluations and reporting.
- Provide regular updates on progress, challenges, and case outcomes to the supervisor.
- 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 required.
- Conduct direct psychotherapy for clients diagnosed with moderate to severe mental health conditions requiring clinical intervention.
- Ensure timely referral of clients with Severe Mental Illness (SMI) to specialized mental health services, including psychiatrists or inpatient care, following established referral pathways.
- Submit weekly and monthly progress reports to the Project Manager, 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 additional tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

- Minimum 4-5 years of relevant experience in clinical psychology, counseling, or mental health services.
- Proficiency in conducting psychological assessments and delivering evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions.
- Experience managing cases involving anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health disorders.
- Familiarity with WHO MH GAP, IASC MHPSS guidelines, and DSM-5 diagnostic criteria.
- Ability to provide psychological first aid and crisis intervention.
- Strong skills in training and capacity building for community health workers.
- Commitment to ethical practice, confidentiality, and survivor-centered care principles.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Experience working in humanitarian or crisis-affected settings.
- Background in mental health advocacy and community engagement.
- Knowledge of local cultural contexts and ability to liaise with community leaders.
- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful mental health programs within a reputable health network.
- Participation in inter-agency coordination and professional development forums.

Indus Hospital & Health Network maintains a strict policy against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. All candidates will undergo rigorous background checks and screening processes. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.