Vacancy Announcement

Malteser International is a German non-governmental organization providing humanitarian assistance and development aid for people in need in over 20 countries. Malteser International is currently working with temporary refugee shelters and surrounding villages in Sob-Moei district, Mae Hong Son province in Thailand. Our office located in Mae Sariang is looking for an efficient, motivated and experienced Thai national for the position as Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Counsellor

Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Counsellor

Duty Station: Mae Sariang town, Mae Hong Son province

Work locations: Mae Sariang and Sob-Moei Districts with visits in the field

Duration: 10 months with potential for extension

Salary range: 25,000-30,000 THB (+benefits)

Supervisor: Project Area Coordinator

The following is an abridged version of the full job description

Main Responsibilities/Duties

1. Oversee psychosocial support program activities implemented in project target locations.

2. Plan and implement mental health assessments/screening to identify persons in need of psychosocial support in target locations.

3. Train, monitor and provide technical support for psychosocial support volunteers to conduct individual and group counselling sessions effectively for people in need.

4. Coordination with clinical supervisors to provide required medical treatment for the identified individuals with severe mental health problems

5. Coordinate with clinical team on needs to refer to Thai hospital for more advance treatment.

6. Plan and implement community awareness raising activities on mental health and linked SGBV issues in project target locations.

7. Ensure SGBV victims are receiving required treatment and counseling services as per the standard protocols and procedures.

8. Data collection and reporting of required information linked to MHPSS activities in the target locations a regular basis as per requirements by the project..

Essential Qualifications/Skills:

1. Thai national with Psychiatric Nurse degree or Nursing degree with complementing courses and studies in relevant fields to support the responsibilities of this position.

2. 2-3 years of experience in working with mental health either in hospital or through (I)NGO or similar.

3. Experience with PSEA and managing of SGBV victims, preferably in refugee or other humanitarian setting.

4. Proven experience in applying counselling to patients with mental health conditions.

5. Previous experience in training community health care workers on mental health outreach or awareness raising in the community.

6. Strong in analytical thinking, prioritization of tasks and problem-solving skills

7. Meticulous and detail oriented

8. Fluent (spoken, written) in both Thai and Sgaw Karen.

9. Intermediate/Good level of written and spoken English an asset

Starting date: As soon as possible.

Deadline for Application: 27 September 2021

Include in submission: Cover letter, CV, copies of educational certificates, references

Submit to: Malteser International, 234 Moo 12, Laeng Phanit Road, Ban Kad, Mae Sariang, Mae Hong Son, 58110

Or submit by email to: per.vogel@malteser-international.org

Only short-listed candidates will be notified for further procedures