Counselling Psychologist (Part time) at HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya

POSITION SUMMARY:

HIAS is looking to recruit a part-time counseling psychologist who will assist in the provision of counseling and other psychotherapeutic interventions to vulnerable and at-risk refugee clients, including those who have undergone emotional and psychological distress as well as those with mental health challenges impairing their normal functioning.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide individual and group counseling services and other short term therapeutic services to refugees referred to the field office and keep continuous counseling notes
• Conduct psychological assessments and Mental Status Examinations, preparing and submitting the reports to the Center Coordinator.
• Conduct psychosocial counselling to refugees experiencing various forms of trauma while observing the highest levels of confidentiality and professional ethics and etiquette
• Ensure appropriate psychosocial assessment and diagnosis of all the therapeutic cases are in line with the World Health Organization (WHO) Mental Health Atlas
• Follow up, monitor all referral cases, and ensure timely turnaround of assessment reports and other interventions
• Ensure follow up and monitoring of all referral cases and ensure timely turnaround of assessment reports and other interventions.
• Coordinate outdoor activities during therapeutic day out.
• Assist protection officers in organizing and mobilizing for committee meetings, dialogues and other activities to address protection issues
• Assist in preparation of timely, quality and comprehensive reports for work done
• Perform other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• A Degree in Counseling Psychology from a recognized university
• Have at least 1 year of Counselling experience. Experience working with refugees will be an added advantage
• Experience in trauma counselling
• Ideal candidate should have a keen awareness and a good knowledge of psychosocial issues and the complexities of working on these issues
• Strong analytical and report writing skills and proven ability to conduct psychological assessments
• Good team player with excellent cross-cultural interpersonal skills
• Proactive and able to work under minimal supervision while exercising diplomacy, flexibility and assertiveness
• Ability to confront and discuss sensitive issues with respect and able to uphold high standards of confidentiality
• Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Accountability to Affected Population.
• Knowledge in PSEA and Anti-Fraud.