Counselor at KCA University (KCAU)

JOB OBJECTIVE

The job holder will be responsible for offering counseling services to support and guide students.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the smooth operation of the Counseling office;
• Assessing clients’ behaviour and needs through observation, interviews and psychometric tests;
• Developing, administering and monitoring appropriate treatment therapies and strategies;
• Undertake assessments of mental health needs;
• Establish a collaborative working relationship with clients based on trust and respect
• Formulate a psychological explanation of the client’s issues, exploring their experiences and how they think, how they behave and relate to others, and how they carry out their everyday lives;
• Plan and implement specialist psychological treatments to help clients to understand their feelings/behaviour;
• Empower clients to address their issues, take control of them and make positive changes to their behaviour;
• Monitor and evaluate the outcome of treatments;
• Collaborate with and provide advice to parents, the broader multidisciplinary team and referrers in the planning of treatment and provision of services to meet the client’s needs where necessary;
• Communicate complex, technical and/or clinically sensitive information clearly, both orally and in writing, to clients and their family representatives;
• Contribute to the strategic development of the counseling initiatives in accordance with policies set out by the University;
• Contribute to research, service evaluation and audit, either individually or as part of a team to identify behavioural and emotional patterns that may affect student’s mental health and ability to study;
• Receive regular clinical and professional supervision from a more senior psychologist;
• Carry out continuing personal and professional development to keep your knowledge and skills up to date;
• Liaising and referring, as necessary, with other agencies and individuals to support students’ mental health;
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by your Supervisor or Management.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling or a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the Social Sciences with a Post-Graduate Diploma in counseling from a recognized institution;
• A Master’s degree in counseling/clinical psychology will be an added advantage.
• Certificate in counseling supervision
• Certificate in training of trainers (Counselors)
• Certificate in Trauma counseling and debriefing
• Member of a relevant professional body in Kenya
• 3 years professional counseling experience preferably in an educational institution

OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Emotional Intelligence
• Well-developed Report writing and record keeping skills
• Excellent written, oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Guidance and counseling skills.
• Leadership and motivational skills.
• Team building skills.
• Problem solving skills