Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Officer (Female Only)

About the role

The Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) is recruiting three Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Officers (MHPSS) in Kurram District, reporting to the CEA / PGI Officer. Local candidates are given preference. The role provides psychosocial support to conflict- and flood-affected internally displaced persons and host communities, addressing trauma, grief and stress and building resilience among women, children, older people and persons with disabilities. It contributes to awareness, capacity-building and referral mechanisms within donor-funded Health, WASH and MPCA interventions. The project lasts 5.5 months.

Key responsibilities

• Assess affected individuals' psychological needs, focusing on vulnerable groups
• Provide individual and group counselling and Psychological First Aid in emergencies
• Run community support mechanisms such as peer groups and support circles
• Develop interventions that build coping strategies and resilience
• Hold awareness sessions on mental health and stress management
• Integrate psychosocial support with Health, WASH and MPCA teams and strengthen referral pathways
• Maintain confidential case records, document case studies and prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly reports for PRCS and donors
• Deliver services in a culturally sensitive, gender-responsive and disability-inclusive way, report safeguarding incidents and complete safeguarding and PSEA training
• Coordinate with health, WASH and CVA/MPCA teams and give technical support and training to staff and volunteers

Required profile

• Master's degree in clinical psychology, counselling psychology or a related field; BSc with relevant experience may be considered
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience as a psychologist, including 1 year of psychotherapeutic practice
• Preferred: 2 years in humanitarian/emergency contexts and experience with vulnerable groups
• Experience with multidisciplinary teams and donor-funded projects (ECHO, EU, UN) is an asset
• Maximum age limit of 45 years; extensive travel to field locations is required

Required skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in Pashto and Urdu (English is an asset)
• Ability to work under pressure in remote and emergency settings
• Commitment to humanitarian principles, safeguarding and protection standards