Psychological Counselor at Kenya AIDS NGOs Consortium
2 months ago
Kenya AIDS NGOs Consortium (KANCO). KANCO is a membership organization established in the early 1990sin Kenya with operations in the eastern Africa
Summary
KANCO is seeking to recruit a Psychological Counselor in Kakamega County. The Psychological Counselor will support the day-to-day implementation of the USAID Nuru ya Mtoto Key Populations Project activities. The Psychological Counselor will be providing psychological support and social issues, counseling services, under the guidance of the Clinical Officer
Duties and Responsibility
The Physiological counselor will provide mental health and social counselling
Provide alcohol, drug and substance abuse reduction counselling and support the linkage process
Assess patients to identify their emotional needs and help them to build behaviors to live a healthier lifestyle
Develop and recommend treatment plans based on patient needs and diagnosis
Provide referrals where necessary for additional care and evaluation
Work with the clinical team to ensure patients receive the physical and emotional treatment they need
Record patient information and manage confidential files
Perform other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor
Level of education
Diploma in Counseling Psychology, Sociology, Social work or any other behavioral science field from an accredited college or university.
Certificate in HIV Testing Services (HTS)
Certificate in HIV/AIDS Counseling
Basic Counseling Skills
Special training:
Community mobilization and development.
A practitioner of participatory methodologies
Training in Nascop KeyPOP
Requirements
Other competencies:
Patient Counselors and Empathy
Solid Ethical Core and standards of conduct
Problem-Solving Ability and Patience
Appropriate Boundaries and Trustworthiness
Strong observational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication
Job experience:
At least 3 years of relevant experience in a similar position. Preferably in a Key Populations program
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