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Join TPO Nepal as a Psychosocial Counselor and Make a Difference

Published on Apr 16, 2024
Job title Psychosocial Counselor
Job location Champadevi RM, Okhaldhunga
Industry NGO-INGO
Deadline This job has expired.
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About Us:

Transcultural Psychosocial Organization Nepal (TPO Nepal) is committed to developing sustainable, culturally-appropriate, and community-based psychosocial support systems. Since our establishment in 2005, we have been at the forefront of promoting psychosocial well-being, especially among conflict-affected and vulnerable communities.

Project Overview:

Currently, we are undertaking a 3-year research project funded by the Wellcome Trust UK. The project aims to develop and pilot-test a community-based intervention to promote help-seeking for depression care.

Psychosocial Counselor Job Description:

Are you passionate about promoting psychosocial well-being and mental health within communities? TPO Nepal, a pioneer in Nepal's psychosocial and mental health sector, invites applications from dedicated individuals to join our team for an exciting opportunity.

Vacancy Highlight's:

  • Organization Name: Transcultural Psychosocial Organization (TPO) Nepal
  • Job Title: Psychosocial Counselor
  • Required No: 1 (One)
  • Duration: 1 year with a possibility of extension

Responsibilities of Psychosocial Counselor:

As a Psychosocial Counselor, your responsibilities will include:

  • Conducting vulnerability assessments and providing psychosocial interventions to community members.
  • Facilitating psychosocial group interventions and offering focused support to individuals in need.
  • Organizing community-based orientation and sensitization programs on psychosocial issues.
  • Collaborating and coordinating with the Municipality.
  • Following up with trained FCHVs, teachers, and other health workers for case referrals.
  • Maintaining accurate case documentation and participating in project meetings and supervision sessions.
  • Making frequent field visits for case identification and providing essential psychosocial support.
  • Advocating for the promotion of psychosocial support activities with local governments and stakeholders.
  • Following directives from the project coordinator for strategic project benefits.

Required Qualifications & Experience for Psychosocial Counselor:

  • Bachelor's degree in any discipline along with six-month psychosocial counseling training/Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Counseling Psychology. A master's degree in Psychology is preferred.
  • Minimum one year of experience as a psychosocial counselor.

Required Skills & Competency for Psychosocial Counselor:

  • Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
  • Proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel for report preparation.
  • Fluency in local languages and English preferred.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to operate two-wheeler vehicles.

Salary & Benefit for Psychosocial Counselor:

  • As Per Organization rules.

How to Apply:

Required Documents for the application:

  • Cover letter
  • Updated resume (CV)
  • Photocopy of your 6-month training certificate
  • Expected salary

Please ensure to submit these documents to hrtponepal@tponepal.org.np  by 5:00 p.m., April 23, 2024, if you meet the requirements and are enthusiastic about making a difference.

  • To access the complete job details, please click on the provided link. link

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further selection processes. Any attempt to influence the selection process will result in disqualification. Rigorous background checks will be conducted for all selected candidates.

Diversity and Inclusion:

TPO Nepal is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within its workforce. We welcome applications from individuals belonging to minority groups, indigenous communities, and persons with disabilities. Rest assured, all applications will be handled with the utmost confidentiality. TPO Nepal maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination.

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