- Provide mental health and psychosocial support as part of the fixed health facility.
- Provide mental health and case management services,
- Identify, establish, and strengthen referral pathways for clients to ensure they are linked to needed services
- Provide individual and group psychosocial support sessions.
- support people to cope better and enhance their resilience in their daily life.
- support beneficiaries to resume their normal lives and mental well-being.
- Meet community-identified mental health needs through comprehensive Mental Health Case Management.
- Facilitate awareness sessions on services available and facilitate referrals
- Prepare and deliver training for the purposes of capacity-building on psychosocial support, including PFA and case management training, where appropriate
- Will link the clients with general practitioners, psychiatrists, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals to support clients in need of MHPSS through the referral, diagnosis, and treatment process
- Ensure all aspects of work are in line with Tdh MHPSS intervention guidelines, key aspects of Psychological First Aid (PFA), and relevant aspects of the IASC guidelines
- To develop the reports of MHPSS services and submit to the supervisor on a regular basis
- Conduct other MHPSS-related activities as requested
Competencies:
Clinical & Technical Competencies
- Having basic counselling Skills: Active listening, empathy, confidentiality.
• Having assessment Skills: Ability to identify common mental health problems (depression, anxiety, stress, grief, trauma).
- Psychological First Aid (PFA): Providing immediate emotional support in crises and emergencies.
- Case Management: Screening, documentation, referral pathways, and follow-up.
- Group & Individual Sessions: Facilitating psychoeducation, support groups, and structured counselling.
Cultural & Contextual Competencies
- Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding Afghan cultural, social, and religious values around mental health.
- Gender Sensitivity: Ability to work with both men and women, respecting gender norms, while supporting female clients' privacy and dignity.
Collaboration & Referral Competencies
- Integration with Health Services: Working closely with doctors, midwives, nurses, and CHWs in the BHC.
NOTE: We strongly request the candidates to read the job responsibilities and requirements carefully!!!
- Graduated from the psychology department of a recognized institute or MHPSS training from IPSO or HealthNet TPO
- At least have 3 years of experience working as an MHPSS counsellor in any health facilities and international NGO in the remote area of the country
- Fluency in oral and written communication in Pashto, Dari, and English, including representation, liaison, and negotiation skills.
- The incumbent should have good communication skills
- The incumbent should have good writing, reading, and strong listening skills
- Has a good understanding of MHPSS-related services.
- able to travel to the remote district of Kunar province
- able to have a Mahram while traveling to the earthquake effected area districts
To apply for this position, please click on the link:
https://jobs.af/jobs/mhpss-counsellor-subject-to-donor-approval-ljaSl8Irb/apply
Terre des hommes Lausanne (Tdh) is a Swiss Child Welfare Foundation, providing assistance and protection to vulnerable population worldwide. Tdh has been working in Afghanistan since 1995 and carry out projects related to Child Protection, Mother and Child Health and Livelihood Programs in Kabul, Herat, Kandahar & Nangarhar provinces.