Psychologist (THQ Muslim Bagh)

The role requires 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 successful candidate will conduct assessments, deliver individual and group therapy, and manage cases involving anxiety, depression, PTSD, and adjustment disorders using evidence-based interventions recommended by the World Health Organization. This position also involves crisis response, community engagement, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic and survivor-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct psychosocial and psychological assessments utilizing 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 of anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, and adjustment disorders through WHO-endorsed psychological interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Problem Management Plus, and Interpersonal Therapy.
- Deliver psychological first aid (PFA) and immediate mental health support during crises or post-violence situations, including 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 strategies.
- Ensure the provision of ethical, high-quality care in line with 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 within Women Friendly Spaces and through community outreach initiatives.
- Advocate for mental health de-stigmatization by engaging local influencers, faith leaders, and community stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate, confidential client records and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Monitor mental health trends and contribute to program evaluations and reporting.
- Submit weekly and monthly progress reports detailing activities, case data, counseling sessions, and therapeutic interventions to the Project Manager.
- Collaborate closely 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.
- Participate actively in inter-agency mental health and protection coordination forums as appropriate.
- 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.
- Achieve assigned beneficiary targets each quarter in alignment with program goals and reporting timelines.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

- A minimum of 4-5 years of relevant experience in mental health or psychosocial support services.
- Proven expertise in conducting psychological assessments and delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions such as CBT, Problem Management Plus, and Interpersonal Therapy.
- Experience providing psychological first aid and crisis intervention in emergency or post-violence contexts.
- Strong knowledge of WHO MH GAP, IASC MHPSS guidelines, and DSM-5 diagnostic criteria.
- Ability to train and mentor community health workers and mobilizers on mental health topics.
- Excellent record-keeping and reporting skills with a commitment to confidentiality and ethical standards.
- Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, including protection and medical staff.
- Commitment to survivor-centered approaches and mental health advocacy.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Experience working in humanitarian or community-based mental health programs.
- Familiarity with working in Women Friendly Spaces and community outreach settings.
- Participation in inter-agency coordination forums related to mental health and protection.
- The employer maintains a strict policy against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, with rigorous background checks conducted for all candidates.
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on mental health and psychosocial well-being within vulnerable populations, supported by a respected health network committed to ethical and survivor-centered care.