Psychosocial Counsellor

  • Full Time
  • Parbat
  • Applications have closed

Website Transcultural Psychosocial Organization (TPO) Nepal

JOB OPPORTUNITY

About Organization

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

Project information:

REducing Stigma among HealthcAre ProvidErs (RESHAPE) is a 5-year research project that aims to reduce mental health stigma among primary healthcare workers and improve quality of care through active involvement of mental health service users. The project is implemented by TPO Nepal with technical and financial support by the George Washington University. RESHAPE will be implemented in 24 municipalities of Gandaki Province.

TPO Nepal seeks competent, committed and result oriented candidates for the following positions:

Title: Psychosocial Counsellor

Job station: Parbat District
Job duration: 1 year
Number of opening: 1 (one)
Start date: At the earliest

Major responsibilities:

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

  • Undertake assessments and provide counseling and referral services in the community.
  • Conduct community based psychosocial orientation and sensitization program.
    Maintain case documentation.
  • Participate in weekly project coordination meetings and weekly peer supervision and support meetings.
  • Assist clinical supervisor to conduct training and supervision of Health Workers and FCHVs.
  • Reports to the Project lead and clinical supervisor.
  • Follow the inputs and additional responsibilities provided by clinical supervisor when it comes for strategic benefits to the project.

Qualification, Skills and Experience:

  • 6 months training on psychosocial counseling from reputed institution.
  • Should have completed Plus 2 (intermediate)or equivalent with One-year of working experience as a psychosocial counselor. Bachelor degree is preferable.
  • Able to work in multi culture environment.
  • Able to travel in remote areas of districts.
  • Well knowledgeable on the Nepal health care delivery system.
  • Must be computer literate.
  • We give preference to those, who have driving license of motorbike or scooter.
  • Preference will be given to the local candidates so highly encourage local of Parbat and kaski districts to apply.

Interested, qualified, motivated and candidates from marginalize group (women, Dalit) meeting the above requirements are encouraged to apply along with cover letter, updated resume (CV) and expected salary to: hrtponepal@tponepal.org.np The last date for submitting the application is 05:00 PM, March 10, 2023.

TPO Nepal is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities 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.

Only short listed candidates will be informed for further process. Any kind of activity intended to influence the selection process will lead to disqualification.

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