Psychosocial Counselor

HEWAD Reconstruction, Health & Humanitarian Assistance Committee is a non-governmental, non-political, and non-profit charity organization established in 1994. The organization is dedicated to providing medical, educational, social, and humanitarian assistance to the people of Afghanistan, particularly those in need. HEWAD implements primary health care services and prioritizes the delivery of healthcare to the most vulnerable populations, especially women and children. Additionally, HEWAD promotes health education and access to essential services aimed at improving the overall living conditions of Afghan communities.

Commitment to PSEA (Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse):
HEWAD maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA). We are fully committed to ensuring a safe, respectful, and protective environment for all beneficiaries and staff. HEWAD promotes a strong culture of accountability and takes all allegations of SEA seriously, with prompt action taken in line with HEWAD established PSEA policy.

The Psychosocial Counselor will work in Psychosocial Counseling Center (PSCC) established in the national, Regional, Provincial and District Hospital The detailed job description is mentioned below.

Under the overall supervision of PSCC In-charge the Psychosocial Counselor will be responsible to;

• Responsible for day-to-day management and supervision of the PSCC.
• Ensure the PSCC guidelines are followed in all activities of PSCC.
• Provide psychosocial case management, including referral to any other available services (health, specialized mental health, etc.) when requested by the client.
• Regular and continuous follow-up of clients registered in the PSCC.
• Provide individual and group psychosocial support to women and girls to help them cope with the trauma reactions.
• Provide psychological first aid (PFA) and assess the needs of clients through one-to-one sessions.
• Responsible for maintaining and confidentiality of all registered documents.
• Compile and share weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting with the relevant person/Technical Manager.
• In consultation with the technical manager, provide technical support to all PSCC activities, and community mobilizers.
• Based on the request of the authorized person, attend and participate in all relevant meetings/training-related meetings to the program's purpose.
• Ensure that all work with clients is kept confidential and that ethical practices are always followed.
• Process request and purchase requests for the PSCC needy supplies and ensure PSCC supplies are constant and are used properly.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the supervisor

• Diploma or bachelor degree in Psychology, Psychosocial counseling or can consider a midwife with two years extensive experience in PSS field for remote location and where the IPs could not onboard the candidate with bachelor degree.
• At least 2-3 years of field experience within a Humanitarian NGO/Agency in the same or similar position.
• Extensive experience providing Psychosocial support to individuals and groups.
• Good interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Skilled at working as a team member.
• Possess group facilitation skills.
• Able to speak/write in Pashto and Dari with clarity and ease.
• Flexibility and willingness to change work practices and hours.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Email / Application Form: 

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