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Psychologist

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the female Psychologist will be tasked with offering psychosocial support, counseling, and mental health services to individuals and communities within the purview of the Urban Cohesion Hub in Peshawar. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, providing interventions, and enhancing capacity to tackle mental health challenges and foster overall well-being.

Responsibilities and Main Duties:

• Utilize interviews, direct observation, tests, and various tools/methods to assess patients' needs, abilities, or behaviors comprehensively.

• The candidate is expected to utilize his / her previous knowledge in design and implementation of Community Based Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Programs and activities.

• Provide therapy for challenges related to anxiety, depression, addictions, social and interpersonal issues, and a broad spectrum of complex problems.

• Contribute to the community-based rehabilitation of patients by demonstrating psychological approaches in their daily lives.

• Facilitate referrals to specialists or other institutions/organizations for non-counseling treatment when necessary, ensuring patients receive appropriate care.

• Record and monitor patient progress through regular meetings or sessions, maintaining accurate documentation.

• Offer services to individuals of all ages, genders, and religious backgrounds.

• Analyze data such as interview notes and test results to identify symptoms and diagnose clients' problems accurately.

• Provide counseling to individuals, groups, or families, assisting them in understanding their issues, setting goals, and developing realistic action plans.

• Identify and document success stories, best practices, and lessons learned to enhance program effectiveness.

• Conduct awareness-raising sessions and outreach activities within the targeted community to promote mental health awareness.

• Diagnose and evaluate mental and emotional disorders, creating personalized interventions, treatment plans, and therapy methods such as psychotherapy and stress reduction techniques.

Role Requirements:

• Having a Master’s degree in Psychology,

• Professional licensure or certification in mental health counseling or psychology.

• Demonstrated experience of at least 3 years in delivering counseling or mental health support services, preferably within humanitarian or development contexts.

• Profound understanding and practical knowledge of mental health and psychosocial programming within humanitarian contexts is imperative.

• Fluency in Urdu, English and Pashto/Dari is required.

Skills

Mental Health Support Psychology Social Support Anger Management Critical Incident Stress Management Clinical Psychology Configuration Switches Individual Counseling Behavior Management Psychological Assessment Client Counseling

Job Details

Job Channel:

Women Jobs

Industry:

N.G.O./Social Services

Functional Area:

Health & Medicine

Total Positions:

1 Post

Job Shift:

First Shift (Day)

Job Type:

Full Time/Permanent

Job Location:

Peshawar, Pakistan

Gender:

Female

Minimum Education:

Masters

Degree Title:

Psychology

Career Level:

Experienced Professional

Minimum Experience:

2 Years

Apply Before:

May 12, 2024

Posting Date:

May 07, 2024

SABAWON

N.G.O./Social Services · 51-100 employees - Peshawar

SABAWON stands for Social Action Bureau for Assistance in Welfare and Organizational Networking. It is a civil society organization created in September 1994, and is registered with the Government of Pakistan under the Societies Act of 1860. SABAWON is working to form a society which is attributed as free from all kind of discrimination and striving to provide an enabling environment to the under resourced vulnerable communities for ensuring sustainable livelihood. Motivated by our concern for the country's poverty, affecting mostly women and children, SABAWON's mission is to provide access to the primary education, health resources, diseases prevention and promote development in social sector through dynamic partnerships that builds the local capacity in efficient and measurable ways: • We believe in Partnership; • We together find Solutions; • We strive for Change; and • We make a Difference.

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