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  • Posted: Oct 18, 2016
    Deadline: Oct 28, 2016
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    Psychosocial Counselor

    Position Summary: The Center for Victims of Torture is seeking Psychosocial Counselor to work with refugee population who have suffered torture and war trauma.

     

    The position will assess and provide comprehensive psychological treatment including individual and group therapy with adults and children who are survivors of torture.

     

    Location: Dadaab, Kenya

     

    Reports to: Associate Psychotherapist/trainer/Mental Health Supervisor

    Essential functions include [but are not limited to]:

     

    • Provide  comprehensive psychosocial counseling to clients who have experienced war trauma, torture or SGBV
    • Provide assessment,  individual and group counseling
    • Sensitize, problem solve, dialogue and mediate with the wider population about  issues of war, torture, trauma and SGBV
    • Become proficient with CTV’s data collection tools and conduct and submit assessments and reports in a timely and accurate matter
    • Work closely with the database staff to ensure quality reporting
    • Ensure all work with clients is confidential and that ethical practices are observed
    • Assist in the designing, planning, implementing and facilitating of external trainings for numerous target groups
    • Develop new and strengthen existing referral systems with other organizations
    • Liaise with other stakeholders and partner organizations
    • Engage in self-care through  supervision, debriefings, and other shared sessions
    • Attend all PSC trainings given by CTV
    • Assist with any other related activities as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

     

    Qualifications:

     

    • Bachelor Degree in Psychology, Counseling or related field.
    • Extensive experience providing psychotherapy to individuals and groups.
    • Understanding of and experience implementing culturally appropriate mental health interventions, including individual, group and community-based approaches for people who have suffered torture and trauma.
    • Experience with gender-based violence highly desirable.
    • Flexibility and adaptability.
    • Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to changing requirements and needs.
    • Skilled at working as a member of a team.
    • Working knowledge of English and Swahili
    • Knowledge of Somali language is desirable.
    • Experience in working as a counselor or ability to be an empathic counselor
    • Experience working in local and regional contexts and knowledge of local area and community structures desirable.
    • Able to work in a stressful environment.

    Method of Application

    • Qualified and interested applicants should submit a single Word-formatted document consisting of cover letter and CV to cvtkenyajobs@gmail.com prior to the 28th October 2016.
    • Only applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be considered or contacted. CVT is an equal opportunity employer of minorities, females, and individuals with disabilities. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews

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