Director For Psychological Counselling Services at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

Job Details

• served for a minimum period of fifteen (15) years, three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Deputy Director, Psychological Counseling Services CSG 6 (Job Group ‘Q/R’) or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• a Bachelor’s degree in Counselling Psychology, Psychology (Counselling), or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• OR
• a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Clinical Psychology, Occupational Psychology, Education Psychology, (Guidance and Counselling), Social Psychology, Sociology, Social Work from a university recognized in Kenya Plus a Diploma in Counselling Psychology or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology, Psychology (Counselling) or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• a Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Membership of a recognized counseling professional body;
• demonstrated  professional   competence   and   ability   as   reflected   in   work performance and results; and
• demonstrated a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate to the psychological counseling functions.

 Responsibilities

• Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-
• formulating, implementing and reviewing, psychological counseling Policies, strategies and standards;
• promoting innovations and creativity to improve psychological counseling services and address emerging issues;
• providing technical advice on psychological counselling services and care in areas of specialization such trauma, HVCT, drug addiction, child, adolescent and adult counselling, HIV and AIDS, psychological, family and workplace counselling;
• promoting partnerships and collaborations with other stakeholders in the provision of psychological counselling services;
• providing guidance on psychological counselling therapeutic and treatment plans;
• managing client referrals to specialists or other institutions for non-counselling services;
• liaising with other professional stakeholders on psychological counselling issues and information sharing to promote health care; and
• ensuring development and administration of psychological counselling tools and tests for clients’ assessment.