Mental Health Officer

Rupani Foundation

Job description

Join our mission to transform lives. Reporting To Director Program -Terms of Reference (TORs) Conduct mental health and psychosocial needs assessments in target communities. Design and implement Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) interventions. Provide individual and group counseling sessions within professional boundaries. Establish and manage referral pathways for specialized mental health services. Conduct awareness sessions on mental health, stress management, and emotional wellbeing. Train project staff, teachers, caregivers, and community volunteers on basic psychosocial support. Develop mental health education materials and awareness campaigns. Support integration of mental health components into ECD, education, health, and community development programmes. Maintain confidential client records and case management documentation. Monitor programme activities and collect data against established indicators. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on programme progress and outcomes. Coordinate with government departments, health facilities, community organizations, and other stakeholders to strengthen mental health services. Perform any other task assigned by senior management. Key Deliverables Mental health and psychosocial support activities implemented according to approved work plans. Awareness and counseling sessions conducted with documented participant records. Functional referral system established and maintained for mental health cases. Capacity-building trainings delivered to staff, teachers, and community members. Monitoring reports, case documentation, and programme progress reports submitted on time. Core Competencies Knowledge of psychosocial support, counseling techniques, and mental health interventions. Ability to conduct trainings, awareness sessions, and stakeholder engagement effectively. Ability to assess cases, identify risks, and facilitate appropriate referrals and follow-up. Commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, cultural sensitivity, and ethical practice. Qualifications Master's Degree in Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Social Work, Public Health, or a related field. Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in mental health, counseling, psychosocial support, or community health programmes. Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and community-based mental health approaches. Proficiency in English and Urdu. RDI is an equal opportunity employer.

Required skills

Knowledge of Safeguarding, Child Protection, Community-based Mental Health ,English , Urdu

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