Position Summary

The Psychologist will provide mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) services to vulnerable children, youth, and families, integrating trauma-informed approaches within education and vocational interventions.

Scope of Work and Key Responsibilities

A. Mental Health Service Delivery

• Conduct psychological assessments and counseling sessions.
• Provide individual and group therapy sessions.

B. Case Management & Referrals

• Develop individualized care plans.
• Coordinate referrals with hospitals, social welfare, and protection services.

C. Capacity Building

• Train project staff on Psychological First Aid (PFA) and stress management.

D. Documentation & Ethics

• Maintain confidential case records in line with ethical standards.

Key Deliverables

• Case files and counseling reports
• Training reports
• Referral documentation

KPIs

• Number of clients served per month
• Improvement in psychosocial well-being indicators
• Staff trained on PFA (100%)

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s in clinical psychology / applied psychology
• 3–5 years of experience (Punjab context preferred)

Core Skills

• Psychological assessment and diagnosis
• Individual and group counseling techniques
• Trauma-informed care and MHPSS interventions
• Case management and referral systems
• Knowledge of mental health frameworks in Pakistan

Soft Skills

• Empathy and active listening
• Emotional intelligence and confidentiality
• Crisis intervention and stress management
• Trust-building with vulnerable populations
• Ethical decision-making

AI & Computer Skills

• MS Office (case documentation and reporting)
• Digital case management systems
• Tele-counseling platforms (Zoom, WhatsApp, etc.)
• Basic AI tools for mental health documentation, session summaries, and trend analysis
• Data privacy and secure handling of sensitive information