THRIVE Gulu Psychosocial Counselors Jobs in Uganda
THRIVE Gulu Psychosocial Counselors Jobs in Uganda
ObjectiveTo help individuals, family, and groups to improve their wellbeing, alleviate distress and enhance coping skills.
Responsibilities and Duties
As a member of the Counseling Team, implement program interventions related to the following: individual / family / group counseling; mobile mental health clinics; mental health radio call-in programs; psycho education and sensitization; psycho-social support programs for adolescent girls; school interventions; lay counselor/PSWs training and supervision; follow-up of clients with critical cases; frequent field movement sometimes in remote areas; and other such programs to be determined
Maintain consistent and accurate records for all counseling activities, respecting confidentiality
Utilize THRIVE psycho-social assessments, clinical case management records, and individual care plans
Demonstrate sound understanding of all counseling programs, including programs operating under specific grants to which one is assigned
Remain up to date on best practices in counseling psychology
Work collegially with individuals from other organizations, including mental health referral networks
Receive monthly clinical supervision from the Senior Counseling Manager, and participate in monthly Counseling Team meetings
Assist the Senior Counseling Manager with writing reports on counseling and psycho-social support services, including evidence-based data on program impact and outcomes
Participate in making work plans, as well as quarterly, bi-annual, and annual report writing
Qualification and Skills
The candidate should possess a minimum qualification of bachelor’s degree in Counseling Psychology, Community Psychology, Social Sciences, or another related field.
Background knowledge and Passion for Music & Dance, PSS recreational activities with children is added advantage
Exceptional understanding of psychological trauma, mental
distress, and behavioral/emotional disorders
Proven experience counseling individual clients, conducting group counseling, offering psychoeducation classes, and crisis intervention
Knowledge and Practice of group therapy using the CVT manual as well as knowledge of the Judith Herman’ s Trauma Recovery Model is added advantage
Sensitivity to individuals with diverse backgrounds, health conditions, and family situations
Outstanding skills in written and spoken English and ability to speak Acholi
Ability and license to ride a motorcycle with valid riding permit.
Working knowledge of office equipment and computers
Willingness to travel to remote areas, including occasional overnight requirements
Ability to work efficiently and effectively under minimum supervision
Members of the Uganda Counseling Association is added advantaged and must consistently remain an active member of the UCA.
Clean criminal record with Police and any other security agent
Mandatory Requirements:
By submitting your Application for this position, you agreed to THRIVE Gulu’s ZERO Tolerance to:
Fraud
Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, Abuse and Child Abuse
Child Protection and Safeguarding commitment
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; THRIVE Gulu Psychosocial Counselors Jobs in Uganda
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