Job Title: Psychosocial Counsellor
Location: Taiz - Maqbanah  
Reports To: Protection Officer.
Duration: 6 Months 
Type of Contract: Service Provider 

1. Objective

The Psychosocial Counsellor will provide structured psychosocial support services to individuals and groups experiencing emotional distress or psychosocial difficulties. The role involves offering counselling, psychological first aid, stress management activities, and community-based psychosocial interventions to improve coping mechanisms and mental health. The counsellor ensures safe, ethical, and effective psychosocial interventions in accordance with GBV guiding principles and mental health best practice.

2. Duties and Responsibilities

The Psychosocial Counsellor will have the following key responsibilities:

• Provide mental health and psychosocial support to survivors of GBV, including individual counseling, group therapy sessions, and psychoeducation.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of beneficiaries' psychosocial needs and develop individualized care plans.
• Implement evidence-based interventions and modalities to address the mental health and psychosocial needs of beneficiaries.
• Collaborate with other project team members to ensure a coordinated and integrated approach to service delivery.
• Conduct regular follow-up sessions with beneficiaries to monitor their progress and make necessary adjustments to care plans.
• Provide guidance and support to the case management worker in identifying and responding to GBV cases.
• Refer cases to specialized mental health services when required.
• Maintain confidential case records and complete case documentation using standardized tools
• Ensure adherence to ethical principles and standards in the provision of mental health and psychosocial support services.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all interventions and activities related to mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) and case management.
• Contribute to project monitoring and evaluation activities, including data collection and reporting.
• Participate in capacity-building initiatives and training programs to enhance skills and knowledge in MHPSS and case management.

3. Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate for the Psychosocial Counsellor position should possess the following qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience providing psychosocial counselling, preferably in GBV, trauma, or emergency settings.
• Sound knowledge of case management principles and practices, including experience in conducting assessments and developing care plans.
• Familiarity with evidence-based MHPSS interventions and modalities.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations, including women and girls affected by conflict and displacement.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish rapport and maintain confidentiality with beneficiaries.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and collaborate with partner organizations.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English; knowledge of Arabic is highly desirable.
• Good computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.