Counselling Psychologist – Contract

Job Purpose

Under the general direction of the Supervisor, Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Help Line and  the Doctor, Mental Health & Substance Abuse  Services; the Mental Health & Suicide Prevention  Help Line Counselling Psychologist is responsible  to provide first responder counselling to callers in  crisis and or overwhelming situations.

Qualifications

• In Counselling Psychology;
• At least two (2) years’ experience in telephone counselling;
• At least five (5) years’ experience as a Counselling Psychologist for children and adolescents;
• Licensed to practice as a Psychologist;
• Specific training and expertise in crisis intervention would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist the supervisor in the preparation of Operational Plan for the functioning of the programme;
• Prepare an individual work plan to be approved by supervisor;
• Assist in the preparation of the monthly, quarterly and annual reports through the analysis of data and other pertinent information;
• Provide on-the-spot crisis counseling;
• Offer advocacy services for victims.
• Act as liaison for callers to access social, health and other services
• Assist in the organization/scheduling and implementation of meetings
• Maintain records in collaboration with the administrator/clerical officer
• Follow-up on service users:
• Did they access referrals;
• Progress with services accessed;
• Outcome of services accessed;
• Ensure proper completion of all log sheets callers information sheets/dockets;
• Participate in the evaluation of callers issues with case studies as a means to sharpen skills and build capacity;
• Represents the mental health services at meeting with MDAs and other agencies as necessary;
• Facilitates and conducts research on mental health issues;
• Delivers educational talks and presentations to civic groups, schools, parent teachers association, churches and other community based organizations on topics related to psychology.

Note

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Contact

Director

Human Resource Management & Development

Ministry of Health & Wellness

10A Chelsea Avenue

Kingston 10.

 

Email: jobs@moh.gov.jm

Base Salary: Undisclosed