Psychosocial Support Officer

Job Title

Psychosocial Support Officer

No. of Position

01

Location

DI Khan

Department

Health

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. To assess patient’s needs, abilities or behaviour using a variety of methods, including    psychometric tests, interviews and direct observation of behaviours.
2. To work as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside doctors, LHVs and other staff. To devise and monitor appropriate activities regarding treatment, counselling and referrals.
3. To offer therapy for difficulties relating to anxiety, depression, addictions, social and interpersonal problems, challenging behaviour and increasingly, a range of more difficult problems.
4. To contribute in rehabilitating of patients in the community.
5.  To demonstrate a psychological approach in their work.
6. To refer patients to specialists or to other institutions/ organizations for non-counselling treatment of problems.
7. To advise patients on how they could be helped by counselling.  To develop therapeutic and treatment plans based on clients' interests, abilities, and needs.
8. He/ She must demonstrate acceptable behaviour with the patients, staff and others.
9. You may be required to perform other related duties assigned by your supervisor as per organization set standards.

Education

• BS in Psychology

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of working experience.

Competencies

• Fluency in Urdu, English, Pashto and Seraiki.
• Flexibility to travel to conduct field visits for coordination purposes
• Good command on Microsoft Office (word, excel & power point)

Domicile

KP (preference will be given to local candidates)

Duration

• 31-Dec-2026

Terms and Conditions

• Selection will be made on merit
• Applications with incomplete information will not be entertained.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for test/Interview.
• Original documents must be produced at the time of test/Interview.
• PRCS is an equal opportunity employer.
• No TA/DA will be admissible
• Pakistan Red Crescent Society reserves the right to postponed or even cancel the whole process.