Psychological Counsellor NGO Jobs – CCVS-International

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Posted date: 2024-May-22

Location: itgum, Uganda

Job Title: Psychological Counsellor (full-time contract, fixed term)

Organisation: CCVS-International

Duty Station: Kitgum, Uganda

Gross Monthly Salary: UGX 1,300,000 /=

Reports to: Clinical Director

About US:

CCVS-International, a Belgian interuniversity cooperation, was erected in 2008 to conduct research on support for and wellbeing of formerly abducted children and war-affected children and their communities in Lira District. Three Belgian universities gave form to and took up the direction of this centre: Ghent University, Vrije Universiteit Brussel and the University of Leuven. CCVS-International’s activities are structured around three central axes which are closely related to one another: (1) research studying the psychosocial wellbeing of persons living in vulnerable situations in the South; (2) support for persons in vulnerable situations in the South. Two psychosocial support centres have been established, one in Eastern DRCongo (Bunia) (CCVS-DRCongo) and one in Northern Uganda (Lira) (CCVS-Uganda); and (3) dissemination of good practices and scientific knowledge.

Since 2011, the International NGO, Centre for Children in Vulnerable Situations (CCVS)-Uganda has been promoting the mental health and well-being of children, youth, adults, their families and communities living in vulnerable situations in post-conflict Northern Uganda and, more specifically, in Lira, Oyam and Alebtong Districts. Currently, we are working in several communities, schools, Health Centres, Lira Main Prison and the Lira Regional Referral Hospital Mental Health Unit. Divergent working methods are used such as mental health sensitization, individual/couple/family/group psychotherapy, community dialogues, community therapy and play therapy. Also, CCVS-Uganda is involved in research and training of various stakeholders engaged in formal and informal psychosocial service delivery (e.g., social workers, teachers, community leaders and mobilizers) and cooperates in the radio programme “Healing Our Wounds” (Radio Wa). We aim to provide our services to all persons in need of mental health support irrespective of their ethnicity, religion or other orientations and beliefs.

Job Summary: The Psychological Counsellor will support and strengthen Centre for Children in Vulnerable Situations (CCVS)-Uganda’s clinical field activities, we are recruiting an experienced Psychological Counsellor. The Psychological Counsellor will be providing a range of Psychological interventions within CCVS-Uganda’s project directed towards enhancing the psychological health of war-affected individuals and families, supported by the Trust Fund for Victims (ICC

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Psychological counselling:

Direct project activities:

Identification, mobilisation, and assessment of children, youth and adults with mental health problems
Providing individual, couple, family and group counselling to children, youth and adults
Providing sensitization and psychoeducation activities on identified challenges by the clients, partnering communities, organisations and institutions
Follow-up and monitoring of clients and making referrals where possible or necessary, and following up on these referrals
Assuring a basic and ethical attitude and approach that is in line with a collaborative and systemic approach regarding all professional activities in and out of the office
Retaining strict confidentiality regarding all information of the Organisation and its clients outside a professional context and/or the centre
Helping to develop best practices regarding psychological counselling for war-affected individuals, families and communities
Participating and assisting in research undertaken by CCVS-Uganda or its partners in consent with the management (e.g. survey data collection, collecting success stories)
Clinical reporting and documentation, and clinical supervision and training:
Keeping records and information on clients and activities of CCVS-Uganda, and drafting weekly reports
Safe custody and management of client and office files
Keeping up to date with new techniques and skills available for Psychological Counsellors
Preparing, attending and participating in peer supervision, clinical case supervision and supervision sessions organized by the Clinical Supervisor

Team meetings:

Preparing topics to be discussed during team meetings
Attending and participating in the weekly team meeting and spontaneous team meetings throughout the week

Overall responsibilities:

Being at any time (in and out of the office, and on and off duty) a good representative of CCVS-Uganda and the values it stands for to ensure the good image and reputation of CCVS-Uganda
Providing support in the completion of various tasks necessary to enhance the work of CCVS-Uganda (e.g., manual on sensitization activities, radio programme, trainings, workshops)
Being in a position to uphold the organizational image while in the field
Open, fair and respectful communication to all staff members
Being transparent, responsible and open in the financial duties assigned to you by the Project Officer
Participating and assisting in the reception and guidance of volunteers, interns and visitors in consent with the management
Safe custody and management of office property
Retaining strict confidentiality regarding all information of the organisation outside a professional context and/or the centre
Respecting work time schedules
Assisting in general cleanliness and orderliness of the office
Running necessary office errands
Any other duties assigned by a competent officer(s)

Qualifications, Skill and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Counselling Psychology, Community Psychology, psychotherapy and counselling or a related field
At least three (3) years’ experience in providing services to persons experiencing various mental health problems
Work experience with war-affected children, youth and adults is a plus
Proven experience in conducting facilitation of groups
Experience with different MHPSS interventions is a plus
Must be well conversant with Luo the local language of the area.
A valid riding permit and ability to ride a motorcycle is a must
Willingness to live and work in Acholi/Lango Sub-Region
Strong (clinical) report writing skills
Demonstrated ability to work with Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and good ability to work online
Must be in position to learn emerging technologies, such as Zoom, Skype, Kobo Collect, ODK and survey CTO for communication, reporting and research purposes
Being collaborative, ethical, transparent, responsible and open
Excellent interpersonal skills and team spirit

What we offer

Full-time employee contract from June 1, 2024, to 31, March 2025, with potential extension based on available funding and positive performance evaluation
Gross monthly salary of UGX 1,300,000
10% employer NSSF contribution
Health insurance (including psycho-therapeutic support services) and personal and group accident cover
Breakfast and lunch during working days or lunch allowance in case of field activities
Training opportunities on various psychological intervention techniques
Weekly and monthly supervision by experienced Clinical Psychologists
Dynamic team environment

How to Apply:

All persons are encouraged to apply for this job offer irrespective of sex, ethnic group, religion, nationality, political orientation or other orientations and beliefs.

Please apply using the application form:

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Date Posted	2024-05-22T11:57
Valid Through	2024-05-31T00:00
Employment Type	FULL_TIME
Hiring Organization	CCVS-International
Job Location	Kitgum, Kitgum, Kitgum, 0256, Uganda