Assistant Director Counselling Services at Nairobi City County Public Service Board

Job Requirements

• Served as a Principal Counsellor JG ‘N’ or in a comparable position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Post-Graduate Diploma in Counselling Universities or its equivalent qualification from recognized institutions.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Counselling or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; OR Bachelor’s Degree in any of the Social Sciences from a recognized institution; Master’s Degree in Counselling, Master’s Degree in any of the Social Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution is an added advantage;
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
• Trainer of Facilitation Course in Psychological Counselling lasting not less than two (2) weeks;
• Counsellor Supervision Course;
• Psychological Debriefing Course;
• Registration with the Kenya Counselling Association (KCA);
• Proficiency in Computer Applications;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Job Description

• Coordinate the planning, administration of Counselling services in the County
• Undertaking client assessment and developing and administering counselling contract
• Come up with Individual treatment plans and refer employees to other sources of help when required and receiving referrals from counsellors in the unit, analyzing and reviewing clients
• Developing or Sourcing for tools that can be used in counselling
• Developing standard operating procedures
• Preparing Psychological reports
• Maintain high ethical standards related to the provision of psychological services including but not limited to confidentiality.
• Ensure the records are kept by preparing and retaining correspondence, reports, documents and other written materials of clients. 
• Participate in the formulation of counselling policies, regulations and strategies
• Participate in the implementation, interpretation and review of counselling policies and procedures 
• Coordinate employee mental health programs and activities for quality, continuous improvement, performance, employee retention and employee - employer relations;
• Plan organized sensitizations, training and workshops for employees on mental health
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on counselling matters and case management
• Monitor trends and come up with mental health programs for groups 
• and participate in research in Counselling 
• Offering supervision to counsellors in the county
• Offer psychological first aid to employees and families following critical incidents.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure early identification and management of employees with psychosocial or health related challenge