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Psychosocial Counselor

Date Posted: Dec 10, 2022
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  • Location:
    Farah
  • Company:
    Women’s Activities and Social Services Association (WASSA)
  • Type:
    Contract
  • Shift:
    First Shift (Morning)
  • Career Level:
    Experienced Professional
  • Positions:
    1
  • Vacancy number:
    W-HRT-149
  • Experience:
    2 Year
  • Gender:
    Male
  • Salary:
    27500 Af
  • Degree:
    Bachelors
  • Apply Before:
    Dec 22, 2022
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About Women’s Activities and Social Services Association (WASSA)

About (WASSA):

The Women’s Activities and Social Services Association (WASSA) was established in 2002 as Afghanistan's first women’s independent organization. WASSA aims to promote the women’s equal participation in socio-economic sectors and support the current humanitarian crisis by providing emergency humanitarian and livelihood assistance to vulnerable households, especially women.

To support WASSA’s vision and mission, some potential candidates are needed to be recruited for a project funded by UN Women to strengthen women’s livelihoods through increased access to skills and resources. The project will be implemented in three districts of Herat Province for a period of 15 months.

Job Description

Under the overall supervision of the Provincial Project Supervisor , the PSS counselor will work on the following tasks to coordinate the implementation of the project in Farah:

  • Scheduling patient consultations.
  • Assessing patients and identifying their problems.
  • Engaging in discussion with patients and making them feel comfortable.
  • Implementing individualized treatment programs.
  • Undertaking psychometric testing.
  • Evaluating patient responses to treatment over time.
  • Organizing a long-term counseling plan that involves multiple visits.
  • Offering services to all age groups.
  • Offering both one-on-one and group counseling.
  • Keeping a detailed account of the patient mental health history.
  • Being patient and building relationships based on trust.
  • Perform any other related tasks as directed by the project supervisor.
 

Job Requirements

  • Holder of a diploma in psychosocial counselling or Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from a recognized institute within the country/from abroad.
  • At least one-year experience in the provision of psychosocial counselling services. experience with IDPs will be a plus point
  • Proper report writing and communication skills
  • A team member with ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Ability to maintain professionalism/medical ethics in services delivery and interaction with clients/visitors.
  • Experience in case management including organizing individual or group counseling sessions.
  • Good diagnostic and problem-solving skills.

  • Languages Skills:

  • Fluency in spoken and written Dari and Pashtu is a requirement. English Language skills is a plus point.

Skills Required

Submission Guideline:

  • Interested qualified candidates should submit a full CV with a cover letter explaining their motivation in applying for the job and highlighting their relevant skills and experience.
  • To apply online please send your CV along with cover letter mentioning the vacancy number (W-HRT-149) in the subject line before VA closing date to email hr@wassa.org.af
  • Academic certificates or references not need to be submitted at this time. These will be requested if called for interview.
  • Only short-listed candidates will be invited for written test and interview.
 

Submission Email:

hr@wassa.org.af

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