Job Summary
The Psychosocial Support Counselor (PSS) will provide psychosocial support services to individuals and communities affected by stress, trauma, displacement, or crisis, improving mental well-being and resilience in line with humanitarian and protection standards.
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The PSS Counselors will carry out the following duties, including but not limited to:
• Provide individual counseling sessions to PLW and children experiencing distress or trauma.
• Conduct group counseling and PSS sessions for community members, especially women and caregivers.
• Deliver trauma-informed care, ensuring dignity and sensitivity in all interventions.
• Conduct mental health screenings and psychosocial assessments to identify needs.
• Identify and refer cases requiring advanced psychological or psychiatric care.
• Facilitate community-based PSS activities such as support groups and educational sessions.
• Provide basic mental health orientation to CHWs, including recognition of symptoms and referral pathways.
• Conduct mental health and well-being education sessions in the community.
• Educate PLW and caregivers on coping with stress and anxiety, mental health during and after pregnancy, and child and family well-being.
• Provide psychological first aid to individuals in immediate distress.
• Participate in case discussions and coordination meetings with the health and MHNT teams.
• Ensure that PSS services are accessible, inclusive, and respectful of cultural and social norms.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records of all PSS sessions and activities following ethical standards.
• Support the teams with other health and nutrition-related activities.
• Any other tasks as related to the position or assigned by the supervisor.
