About the Role

The Mental Health Professional will provide direct psychological assessment, counseling, and therapeutic interventions to individuals, families, and groups. The role involves community-based mental health promotion, crisis intervention, referrals, and capacity-building of staff and community volunteers in psychological first aid and basic mental health support.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and risk screenings (suicide, self-harm, safeguarding).
• Provide individual, group, couples, and family counseling using evidence-based approaches (e.g., CBT, TF-CBT, IPT, motivational interviewing).
• Deliver psychological first aid (PFA) and crisis intervention to individuals affected by trauma, displacement, or emergencies.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and ethical clinical records and case files.
• Refer clients to specialized services (psychiatry, legal, medical, protection) and follow up on referrals.
• Facilitate community awareness sessions on mental health, stigma reduction, and coping skills.
• Train and supervise community health workers, volunteers, and partner staff on MHPSS basics.
• Monitor and report on activity indicators, outcomes, and challenges.
• Adhere to organizational policies, professional ethics, and national mental health protocols.
• Participate in case conferences, supervision, and continuous professional development.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Psychiatric Nursing, or related field.
• [2–5]+ years of clinical experience, preferably in humanitarian or community settings.
• Valid professional license/certification to practice [in country].
• Training in trauma-informed care, CBT, or PFA is an advantage.
• Experience working with refugees, IDPs, children, or survivors of GBV is desirable.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent listening, empathy, and communication skills.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Strong report writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in volatile environments.

• Conduct psychological assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and risk screenings (suicide, self-harm, safeguarding).
• Provide individual, group, couples, and family counseling using evidence-based approaches (e.g., CBT, TF-CBT, IPT, motivational interviewing).
• Deliver psychological first aid (PFA) and crisis intervention to individuals affected by trauma, displacement, or emergencies.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and ethical clinical records and case files.
• Refer clients to specialized services (psychiatry, legal, medical, protection) and follow up on referrals.
• Facilitate community awareness sessions on mental health, stigma reduction, and coping skills.
• Train and supervise community health workers, volunteers, and partner staff on MHPSS basics.
• Monitor and report on activity indicators, outcomes, and challenges.
• Adhere to organizational policies, professional ethics, and national mental health protocols.
• Participate in case conferences, supervision, and continuous professional development.

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent listening, empathy, and communication skills.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Strong report writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in volatile environments.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Psychiatric Nursing, or related field.
• [2–5]+ years of clinical experience, preferably in humanitarian or community settings.
• Valid professional license/certification to practice [in country].
• Training in trauma-informed care, CBT, or PFA is an advantage.
• Experience working with refugees, IDPs, children, or survivors of GBV is desirable.