Psychologist - Pishin (Sharan)

Education:

Master in Clinical Psychology/ Psychology /Social Sciences

Relevant Experience:

 4-5 years of preferably relevant experience

Job Description:

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1. Conduct psychosocial and psychological assessments using validated screening tools.
2. Provide one-on-one and group-based psychotherapy or counselling
3.  sessions for clients experiencing emotional, behavioral, or trauma-related difficulties.
4. Manage cases of anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, and adjustment disorders using WHO-recommended psychological interventions (e.g., CBT, Problem Management Plus, Interpersonal Therapy).
5. Deliver psychological first aid (PFA) and immediate mental health support in crisis or post-violence situations (e.g., GBV, displacement trauma).
6. Refer clients with severe mental illnesses or psychiatric emergencies to specialized services in coordination with medical staff and protection actors.
7. Train LHVs, and Community Mobilizers on basic psychological skills, communication, and mental health promotion.
8. Ensure quality, ethical care, and adherence to WHO MH GAP and IASC MHPSS guidelines and DSM 5.
9. Contribute to the design and facilitation of psychoeducation, stress management sessions, and group therapy programs in Women Friendly Spaces and community outreach.
10. Support the de-stigmatization of mental health through advocacy and engagement with local influencers and faith leaders.
11. Maintain accurate, confidential client records and treatment plans.
12. Monitor mental health trends and contribute to program evaluations.
13. Report progress, challenges, and case outcomes to supervisor.
14. Collaborate with protection team (GBV), LHV’s, and Community Mobilizers to ensure integrated, survivor-cantered care (prioritizes the rights, safety, dignity, and well-being of survivors of violence and abuse). Need base
15. Uphold confidentiality, informed consent, do-no-harm, and non-discrimination principles in all interventions.
16. Actively participate in inter-agency mental health and protection coordination forums where relevant.
17.  Will undertake direct psychotherapy for clients diagnosed with moderate to severe mental health conditions such as anxiety disorders, depression, trauma-related disorders, and other mental health challenges that require clinical intervention.
18. To ensure that clients exhibiting symptoms of Severe Mental Illness (SMI) are referred appropriately to specialized mental health services, including psychiatrists or inpatient care, as per the established referral pathway.
19.  Must submit weekly and monthly progress reports to the Project Manager, summarizing activities, case data, Counseling session and therapeutic interventions.
20. Ensure completion of the assigned target number of beneficiaries within each quarter in alignment with program goals and reporting timelines.
21. Any other task assigned by the supervisor.

Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled