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Psycho-social Counselor

No. of Openings 1
Category Counselor
Location Lumbini Province, Palpa District
Job Level Mid Level
Job Type Contract
Salary Nrs. Negotiable Monthly
Education Level Bachelors
Desired Candidate Both(Female, Male)
Experience 1 + year
Expiry date Jun 11, 2026 (10 days left)

Job Description

BVS-Nepal is committed to enhancing the overall wellbeing of burn survivors through a holistic approach. We are pleased to announce a vacancy for the position of Psycho-social Counsellor, who will play a key role in supporting the mental health and emotional recovery of burn survivors. We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team and contribute to improving the lives of survivors.

Job Title: Psycho-social Counselor
Job Location: Tansen, Palpa
No. of Position: 1
Employment Type: Full Time
Duration: 6 months (July 2026 to December 2026) with a possibility of extension
Apply Before: 11 June 2026

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

The Psychosocial Counselor will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

Provide individual and group counseling to needy burn survivors and their family.
Help survivors cope with trauma, anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
Teach stress management and coping techniques.
Support survivors in rebuilding relationships with family and the community.
Address social stigma and body image concerns.
Assist in career counseling and resuming education or employment.
Guide family members on how to support the survivor emotionally.
Provide counseling to caregivers to manage stress and emotional burden.
Identify and address signs of severe depression or suicidal thoughts and refer individuals for additional support when necessary.
Provide emergency psychological support when needed.
Educate the community on burn prevention and reducing stigma.
Advocate for policies supporting burn survivor mental health and social inclusion.
Maintain data and case studies of the beneficiaries.
Regularly visit hospitals and field locations to identify cases and provide essential psychosocial support.
Regularly follow up with beneficiaries to assess their progress and status, and provide necessary support.
Advocate for the promotion of psychosocial support activities with local governments and other stakeholders.
Establish effective coordination with partner hospitals and relevant local-level authorities.
Collect all required documents from hospitals and beneficiaries in accordance with financial requirements to facilitate further support.
Help and facilitate beneficiaries in accessing support provided by the organization.
Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports.
Establish good working relation with co-workers and organization team.
Facilitate the formation of burn survivors’ networks and help them as necessary.
Follow the inputs and additional responsibilities provided by the supervisor when it comes to the strategic benefits of the project and organization.
Provide necessary support as per the need of project and organization.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

The candidate must have an intermediate or bachelor’s in any discipline along with at least six-month psychosocial counseling training/Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Counseling Psychology.
At least one year of working experience as a psychosocial counselor.
Able to work in a multicultural environment.
Perform any other training-related assignments as directed by the supervisor and project focal person.
Able to make field visits frequently within and out of the main duty station as required by the project’s activities.
Sound knowledge and proficiency in computer applications, including the MS Office package, email, and internet usage, with the ability to prepare reports in Microsoft Word and Excel and submit them to the project focal person.

To Apply:

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to complete the Google Form with accurate and complete information. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. BVS-Nepal is an equal opportunity employer committed to a staff composition that reflects the social and ethnic diversity of Nepali Society. Preference will be given to candidates from the resident from Palpa and surrounding districts.
Please note that we do not accept applications via email, and telephone enquiries will not be entertained.
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