Counselling Psychologist at Beacon of Hope Vocational Training College

Beacon of Hope is a registered Faith based and community non-governmental organization with a vision to be a model of excellence in holistic community transformation with a mission to catalyze sustainable transformation by uplifting the spiritual, physical, economic and social well-being of marginalized and vulnerable individuals, families and communities. We are guided by four core values:

• We are led by our faith in Jesus Christ
• We are committed
• We do it very well
• We do it for good

We seek a highly motivated and qualified Counselling Psychologist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality counselling services to our clients and working collaboratively with other professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for our clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Counselling Psychologist will be responsible for the following:

• Conducting mental health assessments and providing counselling services
• Developing treatment plans and facilitating individual and group counselling sessions
• Monitoring, evaluating, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary
• Providing crisis intervention services and making referrals
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date client records
• Collaborating with other professionals to provide comprehensive care to our clients

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Mature Christian who is supportive of the beliefs, calling and vision of Beacon of Hope
• A Master's degree in Counselling Psychology or a similar field
• At least 3 years of experience in providing counselling services
• Registered with the Kenya Counselling and Psychology Association
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and ethical standards in all aspects of work
• Have a keen awareness and a good knowledge of psychosocial issues and the complexities of working on these issues

Applicants should submit their cover letter and resume to humanresources@beaconafrica.org and cc. dkinoti@beaconafrica.org  by 30th May 2023. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Beacon of Hope is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to safeguarding children from abuse.