Mhpss Counsellor

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Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
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Psychology or social work degree
Proficiency in bengali and chittagonian/rohingya languages
Experience in mental health and psycho-social support field
** The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Mhpss Counsellor to support mental health and psychosocial services for beneficiaries in Bangladesh, particularly among Rohingya refugees. The role involves providing psychological support, training medical staff, and collaborating with community volunteers to enhance mental health wellbeing. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing direct mental health care and psychosocial support to beneficiaries in Cox's Bazar, Khulna, Barisal, and Chittagong.
  • The position requires implementing psychosocial activities, conducting assessments, and ensuring confidentiality while documenting client data accurately.
  • Candidates must be capable of training facility staff and community volunteers on mental health topics while collaborating with medical teams.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Mhpss Counsellor to support mental health and psychosocial services for beneficiaries in Bangladesh, particularly among Rohingya refugees. The role involves providing psychological support, training medical staff, and collaborating with community volunteers to enhance mental health wellbeing. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Psychology or social work degree
  • Proficiency in Bengali and Chittagonian/Rohingya languages
  • Experience in mental health and psycho-social support field
  • Ability to conduct individual and group counseling
  • Knowledge of psychological assessment tools

Nice-to-have

  • Experience working in humanitarian emergency settings
  • Master's degree in Psychology
  • Certificate in Counselling psychology
  • Strong public communication skills
  • Commitment to IRC values and mission

Key Requirements

  • Graduation in the field of Psychology
  • Master's degree preferred
  • Certificate on Counselling psychology is an asset
  • Fluency in Bengali and Chittagonian/Rohingya language

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