MHPSS Counsellor

Position Title: MHPSS Counsellor

2026-04-23 Nangarhar Full Time 19

Job Location:	Nangarhar
Nationality:	National
Category:	Health Care
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	As per Tdh salary scale
Vacancy Number:	Tdh-027-2026
No. Of Jobs:	1
City:	Bati Kot District

Organization:	Terre des hommes (Tdh) Foundation
Years of Experience:	At least three years of work experience in the field of MHPSS, with relevant training in MHPSS counseling or psychological counseling.
Contract Duration:	6 Months ( with a three-month probation period)
Gender:	Female
Education:	Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health, or a related discipline
Close date:	2026-04-23

About Terre des hommes (Tdh) Foundation:

The Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh), with headquarters in Lausanne and an office in Zurich, is the leading Swiss child rights organisation with more than 2000 employees worldwide. We stand together with children to uphold their rights, protect their lives and improve their well-being. We achieve this through innovative programmes focused on health, migration and access to justice, specially designed to have a positive and sustainable impact.

Tdh has been working in Afghanistan since 1995 and carry out projects related to Child Protection, Mother and Child health and Livelihood Programs in Kabul, Balkh, Kunar and Nangarhar provinces

Job Descriptions:

Job Summary :

Under the direct supervision of the medical doctor in charge of the BHC or mobile health team, she will provide the following service.

The MHPSS Counsellor provides direct mental health and psychosocial support services to vulnerable populations affected by conflict, displacement, and emergencies.
The MHPSS counselor role is involves conducting individual and group counselling.
She will provide psychosocial assessment, community awareness, and capacity building, and refer clients to appropriate services.
The counsellor works in coordination with health and protection teams to support overall well-being and resilience.

Main responsibilities :

Provide psychoeducation sessions to MHPSS beneficiaries and their families to enhance understanding of mental health conditions and coping strategies.
Perform all duties in a professional and ethical manner in accordance with MHPSS guidelines and standards.
Develop and improve community awareness materials that are context-sensitive, culturally appropriate, and easy to understand for beneficiaries experiencing stress-related symptoms.
Establish and maintain service mapping and ensure an effective and functional referral pathway for beneficiaries.
Deliver evidence-based individual therapy, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), for conditions such as depression and anxiety.
Conduct assessments and case management, identifying beneficiaries’ needs and developing appropriate support plans.
Provide basic psychosocial support (PSS) and related interventions.
Respond to crisis situations, offering immediate support to individuals in distress or emergency conditions.
Ensure proper documentation and reporting, maintaining accurate and confidential records of all cases and activities.
Build and maintain trusting relationships with beneficiaries by actively listening to their needs and concerns.

Job Requirements:

Education :

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health, or a related discipline.

Experience / Skills :

At least three years of work experience in the field of MHPSS, with relevant training in MHPSS counseling or psychological counseling.

Languages:

Strong and effective oral and written communication skills in local languages

Tdh General Code of Conduct and Ethical Policies :

Commits to promoting and complying with the Global Code of Conduct, systematically reporting any violations of the Code through Tdh's formal reporting mechanisms and dealing with any violations of procedures and processes appropriately.

Raises awareness of the Foundation of the risks of policy non-compliance, violence and abuse, and related rights, towards children, community members and our own employees.

Undertakes to comply with key ethical policies and guidelines, including the Safeguarding Policy, the Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy, the Conflict-of-Interest Policy and other policies related to the prevention of terrorist financing and criminal activities, as well as workplace behavior.

Commits to putting values and principles into practice through exemplary behavior, in full compliance with the Code of Conduct, and always respecting established procedures and processes.

Commits to developing a compliant and enlightened management culture within the organization and in our work with children and the communities in which we operate.

References :

Please note that all job offers will be subject to satisfactory references and checks (criminal record and anti-terrorism funding check). Terre des hommes will ask the Human Resources of previous organisations to provide references on any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment as well as fraud and corruption, during employment, or incidents under investigation at the time the candidate left employment.

Submission Guidelines:

Procedure:

Only complete applications (updated and accurate CV + covering letter) received through Tdh online application platform will be processed. It is essential that all information provided is complete, truthful and verifiable, as any discrepancies may affect your eligibility in the recruitment process.

Additional documents (diplomas, work certificates, etc.) will be requested at a later date.

Please note that

- Only applications submitted through the online platform will be considered. Applications submitted by email, in person, or through other means will not be accepted.

- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stages of the recruitment process.

- Tdh upholds the principles of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion, and maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward any harm, abuse, or exploitation of children or vulnerable adults by staff, representatives, or partners.

- Female candidates and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Tdh values the diversity, perspectives and contributions each individual brings to the team.

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply through the Tdh online application platform via the following link:

https://jobs.tdh.org/en-GB/jobs/internal/65b36d31-4939-4107-9761-122a2d85615a