Clinical Supervisor - Kajiado at Shamiri Institute

Job Description:

• Clinical Supervisors will be part of our Shamiri Program—a youth-led, youth-oriented mental health care program and delivery system that integrates two essential elements:‍ 1) a rigorously tested evidence-based mental health intervention (the Shamiri, or “Thrive!” in Kiswahili, intervention) that includes simple, empirically supported psychological elements, uses stigma-free, culturally appropriate content, and 2) dissemination in secondary schools by youths trained as lay-providers and integration into a three-tier mental health care model that brings together youth lay-providers and expert clinicians and psychiatrists. Clinical Supervisors will supervise our Shamiri Fellows (youth lay-providers). The project will focus mainly on Nairobi, Kiambu, and Kajiado Counties.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Supervising Fellows throughout their tenure (training through program wrap-up)
• Completing a supervisor training program and attending and assisting with Fellow training.
• Undertaking necessary continuous professional development as provided by Shamiri.
• Attending all program sessions, you are assigned and always arrive on time.
• Assisting with logistical aspects of program delivery, particularly in preparation for and during program delivery at schools.
• Acting as a line of communication between Fellows and Shamiri staff.
• Acting, with supervision, to help ensure participation and Fellows’ health, confidentiality, and safety.
• Attending meetings with fellow Shamiri supervisors and relaying information promptly outside meetings as and when necessary.
• Develop and submit weekly reports highlighting the following: special cases reported, challenges reported during the week, positive highlights of the week, etc.
• Work with Hub Coordinators to resolve basic-level issues and disputes among fellows.
• Help with orientation, onboarding, and training of the Thrive! Fellows as and when needed.
• Provide clinical support to in-need students in schools during and after program implementation.
• Consistently update relevant digital hub channels.

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in psychology, counselling, or clinical psychology. Some past practice experience in clinical practice, wellness, psychology, or mental health work (e.g., having worked as a Fellow or a group leader) would be an added advantage.
• Demonstrate the ability to recognize and reflect on one’s values, attitudes, beliefs, biases, emotions, and past experiences.
• Use mistakes as opportunities for growth.
• Demonstrate interest in helping others and ensuring their confidentiality, fair treatment, safety, and well-being.
• Demonstrate commitment to the broad scope of values, ethics, and goals at the height of the Shamiri mission.
• Possess strong organizational and problem-solving skills; show that you are highly responsible.
• Possess strong time management skills and a strong sense of punctuality.
• Possess strong communication skills both with supervisors and supervisees.
• Possess a strong desire to learn.
• Possess some basic writing skills.