Position: Psychosocial Counselor
About Union Aid
Union Aid is a non-governmental organisation, registered under Societies Act 1860 in 2012. Union Aid was established by Dr. Toryalay Nassery and initiated its activities in health sector after its establishment in 1979 that formally commenced from 1980 with the prior permission from Ministry of SAFRON, Government of Pakistan. Union Aid is actively providing health care services, education, scholarships, vocational training and family support programs.Union Aid is a non-governmental organisation, registered under Societies Act 1860 in 2012. Union Aid was established by Dr. Toryalay Nassery and initiated its activities in health sector after its establishment in 1979 that formally commenced from 1980 with the prior permission from Ministry of SAFRON, Government of Pakistan. Union Aid is actively providing health care services, education, scholarships, vocational training and family support programs.
| Job Location: | Herat |
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| Nationality: | Afghan |
| Category: | Nonprofit-Social Services |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Salary: | As per scale |
| Vacancy Number: | UA-68/AFV-H/Herat/2023/PC |
| No. Of Jobs: | 4 |
| City: | Herat |
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| Organization: | Union Aid |
| Years of Experience: | Two years |
| Contract Duration: | One year - extendable |
| Gender: | Male/Female |
| Education: | Diploma in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field |
| Close date: | 2023-11-12 |
Job Description:
The MHPSS Counselor as part of the primary healthcare services will be providing mental health and psychosocial support services to individuals and communities, referral services, offering counseling, psychological support, and mental health education to address the emotional well-being of beneficiaries.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct psychosocial assessments to understand the emotional and psychological needs of clients.
- Provide individual and group counseling sessions to address trauma, stress, and other mental health issues.
- Develop personalized psychosocial support plans and coping strategies.
- Educate clients and communities about mental health and stress management.
- Conduct mental health awareness sessions and workshops.
- Promote mental health and well-being through community engagement.
- Providing quality and appropriate counseling services to clients referred by doctors.
- Maintaining a continuous record in the registration book (for each visitor) of the supplementary services provided and other counseling sessions.
- Collaborating with doctors in categorizing patients and conducting examinations.
- Working with various sections of the health center, such as vaccination, maternal and child health, etc., to improve health services.
- Actively participating in health education sessions.
- Generating monthly reports on all activities within the relevant department.
- Ensuring proper hygiene and reasonable use of equipment and resources.
- Collaborating with Community Health Workers (CHWs) to enhance the range of activities.
- Having sufficient knowledge about the Basic Package of Health Services for Afghanistan and implementing them in practice.
- Routine and systematic registration and record-keeping of client cases.
- Achieving targeted objectives.
- Performing other duties assigned by the relevant supervisor or institution's authorities.
Job Requirements:
- Diploma in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of mental health issues, trauma, and psychosocial support techniques.
- Excellent communication and counseling skills.
- Empathy, sensitivity, and cultural competence in working with diverse populations.
- Familiarity with Afghan mental health programs and community engagement is a plus.
- Knowledge of local languages is essential.
Submission Guideline:
- Please write the Job title/Vacancy Number on the subject line of your email.
- Aplications received after the closing date will not be considered
- ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED
Submission Email:
hr@unionaid.org