Education

• Bachelor/Honors, Minimum Graduate in psychology/counselling psychology/social works/behavioral sciences/sociology or any other relevant field. Experience

Experience

• 3 Year

Additional Requirements

• Objective 1: Improve the mental health and psychosocial conditions of affected individuals
• Observe and identify individuals in distress who may require basic psychosocial support services at health centers or in homes.
• Provide Psychological First Aid (PFA) to patients, caregivers, or children in distress.
• Conduct recreational activities and emotional support sessions for children at the health center.
• Assess individuals with severe symptoms of distress and facilitate safe referrals for specialized care.
• Conduct follow-up to ensure recovery and proper functioning of those supported.
• Document and store beneficiary information in a safe, confidential manner.
• Objective 2: Support health center staff and volunteers in managing their mental health and psychosocial well-being
• Conduct basic training on Psychological First Aid for health center staff and volunteers.
• Establish and support staff and volunteer care systems, including training on self-care and stress management.
• Observe, identify, and provide individual or group PFA to staff and volunteers in distress.
• Offer lay counseling and stress management support to staff and volunteers experiencing severe distress.
• Refer staff and volunteers with severe mental health conditions to specialized service providers.
• Objective 3: Support community outreach volunteers in providing quality psychosocial support
• Orient and train community outreach volunteers in PFA and self-care skills.
• Guide volunteers in identifying individuals in distress at the community level, including those needing referral for severe distress.
• Coach and supervise volunteers in delivering basic PFA to individuals and families in the community.
• Objective 4: Strengthen the referral system between health centers, specialized PSS service providers, and camp/community focal points
• Adapt and prepare referral guidelines, materials, and tools for use at the health center and by community outreach volunteers.
• Collaborate with camp PSS focal points and specialized service providers to develop and use referral pathways for severe mental health conditions.
• Orient volunteers on using referral tools and procedures for safe and dignified referrals and follow-ups.
• Maintain confidential records of all referral cases, ensuring proper documentation and case closure.
• Additional Responsibilities:
• Produce timely progress reports, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative information on PSS activities.
• Coordinate closely with the PSS focal point to manage PSS materials, guidelines, and tools.
• Prepare and submit monthly technical reports to the PSS focal point detailing individual issues and concerns for further action.
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Work Place

Work from Office

Employment Status

Type: Contract

Shift: Day Shift

Job Location

Cox's Bazar