Psychosocial Counsellor

Transcultural Psychosocial Organization Nepal (TPO Nepal) is one of Nepal’s leading psychosocial organizations. It was established in 2005 to promote the psychosocial well-being and mental health of people in conflict-affected and other vulnerable communities through the development of sustainable, culturally appropriate, and community-based psychosocial support systems.

Project information:

“Sensing Technology to Personalize Adolescent Maternal Depression Treatment in Low Resource Settings (StandStrong) – III” is a pilot randomized control trial study currently being implemented in Pokhara, Kaski that aims to explore the effectiveness of non-specialist delivered psychological interventions by using passive sensing technology with mothers and their families. The project is being implemented by TPO Nepal in collaboration with the Center for Global Mental Health Equity, George Washington University (GWU), and funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).

TPO Nepal seeks competent, committed, and result-oriented candidates for the following positions:

Psychosocial Counsellor

Job station: Kaski (Pokhara)

Job duration: 1 year with possibility of extension

Number of openings: 1

Start date: At the earliest

Major responsibilities:

The Psychosocial Counselor will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• Offer a range of services, including individual assessment, first-level response, and appropriate psychosocial support for the individual seeking support for postnatal depression and other issues
• Undertake assessments and provide counseling and referral services in the community.
• Conduct community-based psychosocial orientation and sensitization program.
• Maintain case documentation.
• Participate in weekly project coordination meetings and weekly peer supervision and support meetings.
• Seek periodic clinical supervision and mentoring from the team
• Assist clinical supervisor in conducting training and supervision of Health Workers and FCHVs.
• Provide regular and timely updates to the research coordinator and Data and Technology officer on technological and project-specific challenges.
• Reports to the Project lead and clinical supervisor.
• Contribute to an app development process, paper publications, and dissemination activities.
• Follow the inputs and additional responsibilities provided by the clinical supervisor when it comes to strategic benefits to the project.

Qualification, Skills and Experience:

• 6 months of training in psychosocial counseling from a reputed institution.
• Should have completed at least Plus 2 or equivalent with one-year of working experience as a psychosocial counselor. A bachelor’s degree Bachelor’s degree in public health, psychology, population health, anthropology, epidemiology, global health, or related field is preferable.
• Prior experience of providing MHPSS service using Problem Management Plus (PM+) will be an advantage
• Able to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Able to travel in remote areas of Kaski district.
• Well-knowledgeable on the Nepal health care delivery system.
• Preferred those with a driving license for motorbike or scooter.
• Preference will be given to the local candidates so residents of Kaski and Gandaki Province are highly encouraged to apply.
• Must be computer literate. Able to prepare reports on the computer and maintain a database of case management.
• Priority will be given to those who have experience working with vulnerable populations, specifically individuals and communities with maternal depression, suicidal behaviors, etc.

Interested, qualified, and motivated candidates meeting the above requirements are encouraged to apply along with a cover letter, updated resume (CV), photocopy of 6 months training certificate, academic certificates, and expected salary to: hrtponepal@tponepal.org.np no later than 5:00 p.m., 6th October, 2024.

Only short-listed candidates will be informed of further selection process. Any activity intended to influence the selection process will lead to disqualification. All the selected candidates will undergo rigorous background checks.

TPO Nepal is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. TPO Nepal does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination.