Job Description
Background
The Counselor will join our team and help our patients live better lives by helping them develop problem-solving skills to address mental health issues. He/ she is responsible for building relationships with patients by listening and assisting them in developing habits that improve their lives and overcome stress, anxiety, and behavioral disorders. Ultimately, he/she will work directly with patients to understand and address their anxiety and emotional needs to help them live healthier lives.
The incumbent is responsible for:
- Providing counseling services to individuals and families of people living with a disability.
- Record patient information and manage confidential files.
- Conducting psychological evaluations of patients to diagnose mental illness.
- Identifying potential risks in patients’ lives that could lead to emotional problems.
- Preparing reports on patient progress and recommendations for treatment.
- Providing clinical intervention to individuals who are experiencing mental health issues such as depression or anxiety disorders.
- Offering support and guidance during sessions with patients.
- Conducting research on topics related to people living with leprosy and disability.
- Work in close contact with the Head of Programmes and Operations to facilitate the effective
- implementation of TLMN Country Strategy in line with the TLMN Policies, processes and Procedures.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ATTRIBUTES ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE
Qualifications and experience
- Master’s degree in psychology or related field.
- Proven work experience as a
- Counselling Psychologist or similar role
- Relevant training and/or certifications as a Counseling Psychologist.
- Skills Strong observational skills and attention to details.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Empathy and sensitivity when dealing with patients.
- Highly analytical mindset.
- Good diagnostic and problemsolving skills.
- Personality Committed Christian with good testimonies.
- Honest and dedicated
- Demonstrates the ability to use own initiatives.
- Ability to manage subordinates in the office.
- Circumstances Willing to work extra hours.