CVT Vacancy Announcement
Psychosocial Counselor – Nairobi
Organization: The Center for Victims of Torture works toward a future in which
torture ceases to exist and its victims have hope for a new life.
We are an international
nonprofit dedicated to healing survivors of torture. We provide direct care for
those who have been tortured, train partners around the world who can prevent
and treat torture, and advocate for human rights and an end to
torture.
Position Summary: The Center for Victims of Torture is seeking Psychosocial
Counselor to work with refugee population who have suffered torture and war
trauma.
The position will assess and
provide comprehensive psychological treatment including individual and group therapy
with adults and children who are survivors of torture.
The position has a one-year
renewable agreement.
The position will begin on
17th October 2016.
Position: Psychosocial Counselor
Location: Nairobi Kenya
Location: Nairobi Kenya
Reports to: Hierarchically to Psychotherapist-Trainer
Functionally to the Counseling Supervisor.
Functionally to the Counseling Supervisor.
Essential functions include
[but are not limited to]:
- Render
psycho-social services to individuals, groups and communities to assist
them to recover from the effects of torture and war trauma: providing
comprehensive psychosocial support particularly by group and individual
therapy, as well as conduct evaluations, case management and clinical
protocols as needed. Also, provide interpretation between clients or
CVT staff when needed.
- Develop the
community’s awareness, understanding and engagement with the issues
relating to mental health, war trauma, and torture: Assist in planning and
implementing programs and campaigns directed to sensitize and arise
awareness in the core issues of the Organization.
- Make the CVT
services known and accessible to people whose psycho-social functioning
has been impaired by their experiences of torture and war trauma: liaise
with other organizations, operate the referral system and identify new
clients from the target communities.
- Train role
players and community members in basic trauma and mental health issues:
Assisting in the design, plan and implementation of other agencies
training.
- Promote
Self-care through Support and Supervision and submit all the documentation
needed for the practice.
- Assist with any
other related activities as deemed necessary by your supervisors.
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree
in Psychology, Counseling or related field. Master’s degree or
equivalent is desired.
- Extensive
experience providing psychotherapy to individuals and groups.
- Understanding
of and experience implementing culturally appropriate mental health
interventions, including individual, group and community-based approaches
for people who have suffered torture and trauma. Experience with
gender-based violence highly desirable.
- Flexibility and
adaptability.
- Ability to
travel within Nairobi to communities.
- Demonstrated
flexibility to adapt to changing requirements and needs.
- Skilled at
working as a member of a team.
- Working
knowledge of English and Swahili
- Working
knowledge of other relevant languages such as French, Kirundi,
Kinyarwanda, Nyamulenge, Somali, Oromo or Dinka is highly desirable.
How to apply:
Qualified and interested
applicants should submit a single Word-formatted document consisting of cover
letter and CV to cvtkenyajobs@gmail.com prior to the 7th October 2016.
CVT is an equal opportunity employer of minorities, females, and individuals with disabilities.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
