Psychosocial Counselor

Vacancy Announcement

Aama Surakshya Nepal (ASN) is a women-led, non-profit, non-governmental organization established by doctors and public health enthusiasts to advance the safety, dignity, and well-being of pregnant and lactating mothers in Nepal. Guided by its motto, “Pregnant women are the first priority,” ASN works to improve the physical and mental well-being of pregnant and postpartum women through community-based health initiatives, psychosocial support, and maternal health education. By collaborating with local governments, healthcare institutions, transportation operators, and communities, the organization advocates for safer public spaces, accessible maternal health services, respectful care, and supportive environments where every mother can experience pregnancy and postpartum recovery with dignity and care. ASN invites applications from eligible Nepali candidates for the following position.

Position: Psychosocial Counselor

Number of position: 5 (Five)

Location: Aamachhodingmo Rural Municipality of Rasuwa district

Duration: Initially 3 months possibilities to extending for another 3 months

Duties and responsibilities of the position:

Under the supervision of Project Coordinator and Executive Director of ASN, the prime role and responsibility of an incumbent will be to provide Mental Health and Psychosocial Support/Counseling to improve mental health and psychosocial well-being of the pregnant, lactating women adolescent and vulnerable people affected by Bhote Koshi flash floods. The specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Provide one to one mental health and psychosocial counseling at community level provide follow-up and support referral;
• Conduct orientation at community level and provide family sanitation on mental health, psychosocial wellbeing, disability inclusion, disaster response and staff care;
• Document mental health and psychosocial support/counseling service provided (case analysis documents, psychosocial intervention plan session note progress checklist, interview, referral for other services etc.);
• Provide support in formation and mobilization of Peer Groups and Self-Help Group for recovery;
• Support and guide health workers and FCHVs of selected health institution in planning, implementation and reporting of community based activities in coordination of Project Coordinator;
• Link person with and at risk of mental health conditions and psychosocial disabilities, people affected due to Bhotekoshi floods and their families with social securities and disabilities benefits;
• Work closely with Health Group Members, CBOs working with maternal and child health mental health;
• Collaborate closely with Municipality and community level staff members of ASN;
• Participate in the review and coordination meeting organized at local level and share project activities as and when necessary;
• Report to immediate supervisor on a bi-monthly reflecting the progress of the project activities.

Qualification and experience:

• Candidates must have passed +2 and trained in a 6-month psychosocial counseling course from any recognized professional organizations.
• Having a good comprehensive and learning attitude in psychosocial interventions.
• Must be highly motivated to work in difficult and challenging situations among Tamang speaking communities.

Salaries and benefits: As per the organizational rule

Priority will be given to local candidates speaking Tamang language.

Interested candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to submit their applications through the "Click Here to Apply" button on JobsNepal no later than November 02, 2026.