Psychologist (Part-time)

Job Description

Title: Psychologist (Part-time)

Company Name: Global Unnayan Seba Sangstha (GUSS)

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar (Ukhia)

Salary: Tk. 25000 - 25000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• 1 to 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychology
• Master of Science (MSc) in Psychology

• 1 to 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

Education

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) or Master of Science (MSc) in Psychology

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology

Job Context

Global Unnayan Seba Sangstha (GUSS) is committed to promoting mental health and well-being alongside physical healthcare. To strengthen our health post operations, we are seeking a qualified Psychologist who will provide counseling, psychosocial support, and awareness activities for individuals and communities.

This role is part-time (3 working days per week) and focused on outpatient and community-based services.

Job Responsibilities

Direct Counseling and Psychological Support

• Provide confidential one-to-one counseling sessions to patients from Rohingya and host communities dealing with trauma, stress, depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions.

• Conduct psychological assessments to understand client needs and develop personalized care plans.

• Offer short-term therapy, coping strategies, and culturally adapted interventions suitable for crisis-affected populations.

• Ensure proper referral for cases that require advanced medical or psychiatric support.

Group-Based Interventions

• Facilitate group sessions on topics such as managing stress, family well-being, and positive coping mechanisms.

• Conduct focused group discussions with women, adolescents, and vulnerable groups to encourage open dialogue on mental health.

• Support peer group activities that foster resilience within both refugee and host communities.

Community Awareness and Outreach

• Organize awareness sessions in camps and host villages to reduce stigma associated with mental health.

• Share information on available mental health and psychosocial services at the health post.

• Help develop easy-to-understand, culturally appropriate communication materials in Bangla and Rohingya dialects.

Team Collaboration and Support

• Coordinate with medical staff, community health workers, and psychosocial counselors to deliver integrated health and mental health care.

• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions to ensure a holistic response for complex cases.

• Provide guidance to staff on how to identify and respond to psychological distress.

Training and Capacity Building

• Deliver short training sessions for frontline staff on psychological first aid (PFA) and stress management.

• Mentor community health workers and volunteers in basic counseling approaches.

• Strengthen local capacity to address mental health needs in both refugee and host communities.

Documentation, Monitoring, and Reporting

• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records.

• Document counseling sessions, case progress, and referral outcomes.

• Submit regular reports on activities and challenges to supervisors, contributing to program learning.

Other Duties

• Carry out any additional tasks assigned by management in line with organizational objectives.

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