Psychologist - Pishin

About the role

BrightSpyre is hiring a psychologist in Pishin to provide individual and group psychotherapy and counselling for clients facing emotional, behavioural or trauma-related difficulties. The role covers direct clinical work, case management, training of community workers and advocacy for mental health, in line with WHO MH GAP and IASC MHPSS guidelines.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial and psychological assessments using validated screening tools.
• Provide one-on-one and group psychotherapy or counselling for anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD and adjustment disorders, using WHO-recommended interventions such as CBT, Problem Management Plus and Interpersonal Therapy.
• Deliver psychological first aid and immediate mental health support in crisis or post-violence situations (e.g. GBV, displacement trauma).
• Refer clients with severe mental illness or psychiatric emergencies to specialised services in coordination with medical staff and protection actors.
• Train LHVs and Community Mobilizers on basic psychological skills, communication and mental health promotion.
• Take part in designing and running psychoeducation, stress management and group therapy programmes in Women Friendly Spaces and community outreach.
• Advocate for destigmatisation by engaging local influencers and faith leaders.
• Maintain accurate, confidential client records and treatment plans, and report progress, challenges and case outcomes to the supervisor.
• Submit weekly and monthly progress reports to the Project Manager and meet quarterly beneficiary targets.
• Participate in inter-agency mental health and protection coordination forums.

Required profile

• 2-3 years of preferably relevant experience.
• Ability to uphold confidentiality, informed consent, do-no-harm and non-discrimination principles.
• Background checks and controls apply; the employer does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse.