Vacancy Announcement of Psychosocial Counsellor

published on 6th October 2026

The Centre for Mental Health and Counselling–Nepal (CMC-Nepal), a national-level NGO dedicated to promoting mental health and psychosocial well-being, is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Psychosocial Counsellor in Karnali Earthquake Recovery Project-MHPSS. The Karnali Earthquake Recovery Project-MHPSS, funded and supported by CBM Global, aims to contribute Improved well-being and resilience communities affected by the 2023 Jajarkot earthquake.” It is being implemented in Barekot Rural Municipality and Nalgad Municipality of Jajarkot District and Sanibheri of Rukum West District of Karnali Province, Nepal. This project focuses on: -

1. Result 1: Support in improving access mental health and psychosocial support services through government health system and community support mechanisms.

2. Result 2: Increase community awareness of mental health and psychosocial issues through accessible means.

3. Result 3: Support OPDs and SHGs to lead advocacy on safety, protection and rights of people affected by the earthquake, including those with mental health conditions and disabilities.

4. Result 4: Promote inclusive practices in government Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Services (MHPSS) and recovery/rehabilitation efforts, ensuring equitable access and support for all individuals.

5. Result 5: Help improved capacity of CMC-Nepal and stakeholders on inclusive DRRM and humanitarian readiness.

1. Job title: Psychosocial Counselor

Number of positions: 1 (One)

Location: Barekot Rural Municipality, Jajarkot

Position Overview:

The primary objective of this role is to provide Mental Health and Psychosocial Support/counselling to improve mental health and psychosocial well-being of people affected by Jajarkot Earthquake, persons with disabilities and person with or at risk of mental health conditions and psychosocial disability through the project in mentioned project areas. The individual will be tasked with conducting one to one/group counselling, family sensitization, community awareness, coordination, and reporting on MHPSS responses for CMC-Nepal as designated. 

Duties and responsibilities for the position:

• Conduct orientation at community level and provide family sensitization on mental health, psychosocial wellbeing, disability inclusion, disaster responses, and self-care.
• Provide one to one mental health and psychosocial counselling at community level, provide follow-up and support referral.
• Document mental health and psychosocial support/counselling service provided (case analysis documents, psychosocial intervention plan, session note, progress checklist, exit pole interview, referral for other services etc.).  
• Support and guide CPSWs and health workers of selected health facilities in planning, implementation and reporting of community-based activities in coordination with Program Cum MEAL Officer and Project Coordinator.
• Link person with and at risk of mental health conditions and psychosocial disabilities, people affected due to Jajarkot Earthquake and their families with social securities and disability benefits.
• Provide support in formation and mobilization of Peer Groups and Self-Help Groups, empower them for co-recovery and policy advocacy at local level for mainstreaming disability inclusive mental health and psychosocial support.
• Conduct periodic visit to Health Facilities supported by the project for services update and coordination.
• Work closely with persons with disabilities and Organizations persons with Disabilities (OPD), consortium partners, community social organization for policy advocacy for MHPSS mainstreaming and disability inclusion.
• Identify and maintain professional relationship with likeminded individuals and organizations in the project area.
• Collaborate closely with Municipal/District Focal Persons, community-level staff, and volunteers of CMC-Nepal.
• Work in conjunction with the Project Team for effective and efficient of the assigned project.
• Support capacity building and supervision of PSW of the project.
• Participate in the regular review and coordination meeting organized at local level and share project activities on a monthly/ quarterly basis.

Qualification and experience requirements: 

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in Psychology or Social Work or Public Health or PCL in General Medicine or Nursing and be trained in 6-month psychosocial counselling course under the NHTC or any other recognized professional organization.
• At least two years of experience having worked as a psychosocial counsellor, preferably working in humanitarian responses and community based MHPSS projects.   
• Having good comprehension and learning attitude in psychosocial interventions
• Must be highly motivated to work in multi-cultural/ contextual, difficult, and challenging situations, and is expected to have strong leadership and coordination/ communication skills.
• Must have basic computer skills—MS Word, Excel, PPT, familiar with e-mail correspondence.
• The candidate should be knowledgeable in writing a report in English and Nepali languages.
• Demonstrate ability to work in multi-sectoral approach and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.
• Willingness to undertake field visit even in weekends and odd hours.
• CMC-Nepal is committed for the safeguarding of the children and vulnerable adults and implementation of Children and Vulnerable Adult Safeguarding Policy, including PSEHA policy. The commitment in implementation of the safeguarding will be checked in interview and reference check of the applicant. 

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

Candidates particularly from disadvantaged and socially excluded/marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further selection process. All the rights for recruitment, selection and cancelation (if required) of this recruitment are reserved by CMC Nepal. 

Interested candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to send their application with an updated CV to the following address not later than 16th October, 2026.

Executive Director

CMC-Nepal

PO Box Number 5295

Kathmandu, Nepal

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