Part-time Counselling Psychologist Job at HIAS

Part-time Counselling Psychologist Job at HIAS… See details on how to apply for the opportunities available at HIAS.

Descriptions;

Provide individual and group counseling interventions to clients experiencing various forms of trauma while observing the highest levels of confidentiality and professional ethics and etiquette
Conduct psychological assessments and Mental Status Examinations; prepare and submit the reports to the Supervisor. Ensure appropriate psychosocial assessment and diagnosis of all the counseling cases are in line with the World Health Organization (WHO) Mental Health Atlas
Assess the clients’ capability to undertake and engage in self or wage employment.
Follow up and monitor all referral cases and provide feedback of interventions offered, by referral programs and partners.
Assist in preparation of timely, quality, and comprehensive reports for work done

A Degree in Counseling Psychology from a recognized university
Have at least 2 years of counseling experience. Experience working with refugees will be an added advantage
Experience in trauma counseling
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
Knowledge of Computer Applications such as MS-Access, MS-Excel and MS Word