Psychosocial Counsellor

Vacancy Announcement

Published on 19 March 2026

The Centre for Mental Health and Counselling–Nepal (CMC-Nepal) is a national-level non-government organization (NGO) dedicated to promoting mental health and psychosocial well-being. We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Psychosocial Counsellor in the Karnali Earthquake Recovery Project – MHPSS. 

The Karnali Earthquake Recovery Project – MHPSS is funded and supported by CBM Global. It aims to contribute to improved well-being and resilience of communities affected by the 2023 Jajarkot earthquake. The project is being implemented in Barekot Rural Municipality and Nalgad Municipality of Jajarkot District, and Sanibheri Rural Municipality of Rukum West District in Karnali Province, Nepal.  

Job title: Psychosocial Counselor 

Number of positions: 1 (One) 

Location: Barekot Rural Municipality, Jajarkot 

Position Overview: 

The primary objective of the position is to provide mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) and counselling to people affected by the Jajarkot earthquake. It aims to improve the mental health and psychosocial well-being of these individuals, including persons with disabilities and those with, or at risk of, mental health conditions and psychosocial disabilities in the project areas. The individual will be responsible for conducting one-to-one and group counselling, family sensitization, community awareness activities, coordination, and reporting on MHPSS responses for CMC-Nepal, as designated.  

Major duties and responsibilities :

• Provide one-to-one mental health and psychosocial counselling/support at the community level, including follow-up and referrals. 
• Conduct orientations and family sensitization on mental health, psychosocial well-being, disability inclusion, disaster response, and self-care. 
• Support and guide CPSWs in planning, implementation, and reporting of community-based activities in coordination with the Program cum MEAL Officer and Project Coordinator. 
• Link persons with and at risk of mental health conditions, psychosocial disabilities, and earthquake-affected individuals to social security schemes and disability benefits.
• Provide support in the formation and mobilization of Peer Groups and Self-Help Groups, empowering them for co-recovery and policy advocacy for disability-inclusive MHPSS at the local level. 

Qualification and experience :

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or public health, with a six-month psychosocial counselling training (NHTC or recognized organization). 
• Minimum one year of experience as a psychosocial counsellor, preferably in humanitarian or community-based MHPSS projects. 
• Strong understanding of psychosocial interventions, leadership, coordination, and communication skills. 
• Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint), email proficiency, and report writing in English and Nepali. 
• Motivated to work in multicultural and challenging environments, able to work multi-sectoral, build effective relationships, and undertake field visits. 

CMC-Nepal is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and to implementing the Children and Vulnerable Adult Safeguarding Policy, including the PSEAH policy. The applicant’s commitment to safeguarding will be assessed during the interview and reference check. 

Salaries and benefits: As per the project agreement between CBM Global and CMC-Nepal. 

Candidates, particularly those from disadvantaged and socially excluded or marginalized groups, are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further selection process. All rights related to recruitment, selection, and cancellation (if required) are reserved by CMC-Nepal. 

Interested candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to send their application, along with an updated CV, to the following address no later than 25 March 2026. 

Executive Director 

CMC-Nepal 

Kathmandu, Nepal 

Email: recruitment@cmcnepal.org.np, Website: www.cmcnepal.org.np