Call for Roster Applications: Psychologists and Psychosocial Counsellors

Published date: 31^st August 2026

Centre for Mental Health and Counselling – Nepal (CMC-Nepal) is a national-level NGO working to promote mental health, psychosocial well-being and community-based mental health services across Nepal.

CMC-Nepal invites qualified Nepali professionals to apply for its roster of Psychologists and Psychosocial Counsellors for possible project-based engagement across Nepal.

Engagement will depend on project needs, funding, location requirements, and the candidate’s qualifications, experience and availability.

1. Psychologist

Roster/Pool: Psychologists
Potential Locations: Various project locations
Nature of Engagement: Project-based/Contractual, as per programme requirements

Key Responsibilities include counselling, assessment, referral, supervision, training, coordination, documentation and reporting related to mental health and psychosocial support in schools, communities and project locations.

Qualification and Experience include a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology or a relevant discipline, at least two years of relevant experience, strong counselling/facilitation skills, report writing and documentation skills, computer proficiency, and willingness to work in remote field locations.

2. Psychosocial Counsellor

Roster/Pool: Qualified Psychosocial Counsellors
Potential Locations: Various project locations across Nepal
Nature of Engagement: Project-based/Contractual, as per programme requirements

Key Responsibilities include awareness sessions, individual and group counselling, follow-up and referrals, community coordination, documentation, reporting and field visits.

Qualification and Experience include a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with recognized psychosocial counselling training, at least two years of relevant experience, strong counselling and coordination skills, basic computer skills, reporting ability in English and Nepali, and willingness to travel to remote areas.

General Requirements: Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, confidentiality, human rights and CMC-Nepal policies is required. Experience working with local governments, schools, health facilities and communities will be an advantage.

Remuneration and Benefits

Salary and benefits will be provided in accordance with the relevant project agreement, approved budget and CMC-Nepal’s policies and will depend on the position, qualifications, experience and nature of engagement.

Roster Arrangement

This roster process does not guarantee immediate employment. Shortlisted candidates may be included in CMC-Nepal’s professional roster and contacted for future assignments based on organizational needs, funding, location and suitability.

Women, persons with disabilities, and candidates from disadvantaged, socially excluded and marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV and brief cover letter clearly mentioning the position(s) of interest and preferred geographical area(s), if any.

Applications should be submitted to: recruitment@cmcnepal.org.np

Application Deadline: 10^th September 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.