Psychologist with Experience in Gender-Based Violence (GBV) at Kenya Women and Children's Wellness Centre

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Psychologist with 3-5 years of experience in providing therapeutic care for individuals including gender-based violence survivors. The ideal candidate will have specialized training in trauma-informed care, with the ability to offer psychological assessments, crisis intervention, and therapeutic support to survivors of physical, sexual, and emotional violence. This role requires both clinical expertise and a deep understanding of the psychological impact of trauma and GBV on individuals and communities.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations of trauma and GBV survivors to identify mental health needs and develop personalized treatment plans.
• Provide GBV case management services through high quality and confidential interventions in line with minimum standards for service. This will include assessment of needs, development of an action plan for recovery, development of a safety plan when needed, conducting referrals to relevant services, implementing the action plan and ensuring appropriate follow up and case closure.
• Provide counselling for patients referred for case management services including those in the shelter.
• Crisis Intervention: Provide immediate psychological support to patients in acute distress due to trauma or GBV, including safety planning and risk assessments for those in abusive situations.
• Produce and maintain accurate records and follow up action plans of the beneficiaries. File and store data in the KWCWC Health Management Information Systems.
• Provide emotional support to patients and/or survivors through individual and group sessions.
• Make referrals for health care and a multidisciplinary range of other services.
• Expand and strengthen multi-sectoral referral pathways for GBV survivors including training of service providers.
• Ensure daily quantitative and qualitative reporting through specific reporting tools (Assessment Form, Psychological follow up form, Intake Form, etc)
• Research and Program Development: Contribute to program development and research initiatives related to trauma and GBV to improve treatment outcomes and provide innovative solutions.
• Any other assigned duties.

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in psychology.
• 2+ years of experience in providing SGBV case management.
• Updated Membership in KAPH and CPS-K
• Indemnity Insurance
• Knowledge of GBV, child protection and PSS basic and case management principles.
• Demonstrated ability in working effectively in a team setting.
• Leadership skills and ability to take initiative.
• Demonstrated experience in working on women’s protection such as empowerment programs, reproductive health, counseling, etc.
• Previous experience in working with communities, raising awareness and providing services in shelters
• Good communication and psychosocial first aid skills