Psychosocial Counselor

TPO Nepal

Transcultural Psychosocial Organization Nepal (TPO Nepal) is one of Nepal’s leading psychosocial organization. It was established in 2005 with the aim of promoting psychosocial well-being and mental health of children and families in conflict affected and other vulnerable communities through the development of sustainable, culturally-appropriate, and community-based psychosocial support systems. TPO Nepal is a knowledge-driven, innovative organization working in areas disrupted by violence and poverty. We strive to develop local psychosocial, mental health and conflict resolution capacity and systems that promote community resilience, quality of life and self-reliance through education, research, service delivery and advocacy.

Details / requirements:

Transcultural Psychosocial Organization Nepal (TPO Nepal) is one of Nepal's leading psychosocial and mental health organizations. It was established in 2005 to promote the psychosocial well-being and mental health of people in conflict-affected and other vulnerable communities by developing sustainable, culturally appropriate, and community-based psychosocial support systems.

TPO Nepal is implementing a project called The Psychosocial and Mental Health Support Program in Bagmati Rural Municipality of Makawanpur district. 

We seek a dynamic, committed, and result-oriented candidate for the following position.

Position:  Psychosocial Counselor

No. of Vacancy: 1 (One)

Location: (Bagmati Rural Municipality, Makawanpur)

Duration: 1 year (possibility of extension) 

Starting Date: At the earliest

Major responsibilities:

The Psychosocial Counselor will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

  • Undertake vulnerability assessments, provide appropriate psychosocial intervention to children and adolescents, their parents and caregivers, and general populations, and make referrals for further support.
  • Conduct psychosocial group interventions and provide focused psychosocial support to needy clients.
  • Supervise and build the capacity of trainee counselors.
  • Conduct community-based psychosocial orientation and sensitization programs.
  • Maintain case documentation.
  • Participate in project coordination meetings and weekly peer supervision and support meetings.
  • Make frequent field visits for case identification and provide essential psychosocial support.
  • Advocate for promoting psychosocial support activities with local governments and other stakeholders.
  • Follow the inputs and additional responsibilities provided by the project coordinator when it comes to the strategic benefits of the project.

Qualification, Skills, and Experience:

  • The candidate must have a bachelor's degree in any discipline and should have six-month psychosocial counseling training or Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Counseling Psychology. A master's degree in Psychology would be preferable.
  • At least one year of working experience as a psychosocial counselor.
  • Able to work in a multicultural environment.
  • Able to make field visits frequently within and out of the main duty station as required by the project's activities.
  • Sound knowledge and skills of the computer, email, and the internet. Able to prepare reports in Microsoft Word and Excel and submit them to the project focal person.
  • Preference will be given to those who can understand and speak the Tamang language and candidates from the Makawanpur district.

Interested, qualified, and motivated candidates meeting the above requirements are encouraged to apply along with the cover letter, updated resume (CV), and expected salary to: hrtponepal@tponepal.org.np, no later than 5:00 p.m., June 10th, 2023.

Only short-listed candidates will be informed of the further selection process. Any activity intended to influence the selection process will lead to disqualification. All the selected candidates will undergo rigorous background checks.  

TPO Nepal is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. TPO Nepal does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination

Overview

Category Counseling / PsychoSocial
Openings 1
Experience 1+ years
Education B. A. (Bachelors in Art)
Posted Date 02 Jun, 2023
Apply Before 10 Jun, 2023
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