Position Title: Counselor
Employer: Mother And Child Rehabilitation Center (MCRC)
Employment: Full-Time | Contract
Place of Work: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
Posted date: 2 months ago
Deadline: Submission date is over
Job Summary
Mother and Child Rehabilitation Center/MCRC is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Senior Counselor to join our team. We are dedicated to providing holistic psycho social support for survivors of GBV, and vulnerable women and children. This role is ideal for an experienced Counselor who is passionate about supporting diverse populations through various stages of life and psychological challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop culturally appropriate counseling tools, conduct needs assessments (rapport development) and maintain confidential case records;
- Provide individual, group and family counseling using culturally appropriate and trauma-informed approaches.
- Conduct counseling sessions for survivors of GBV, and vulnerable women and children.
- Deliver career counseling as needed.
- Conduct clinical mental health assessments and treatment planning.
- Refer cases to specialized services (medical, legal, protection) when necessary
- Collaborate with team members to provide integrated care.
- Maintain accurate and confidential documentation in accordance with ethical and legal standards.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree (BA) in Psychology or a related field
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience as a counselor, preferably in NGO settings
- Passionate about working with and support survivors of GBV and vulnerable women and children.
- Excellent in English communication skills (both written and spoken)
- Only Female candidates are encouraged to apply
Skills and Competencies:
- Empathy, active listening, and confidentiality.
- Ability to build trust and rapport with diverse groups.
- Strong documentation and reporting skills.
- Cultural sensitivity and adaptability.
- Teamwork and collaboration across sectors
- Effective communication and sociability
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
