Key Duties and Responsibilities

· Provide individual and group counselling and mental health support to children.

· Assess children’s needs and support diagnosis, treatment planning, and care coordination.

· Work with caregivers, families, and professionals to guide treatment and support recovery.

· Educate children, caregivers, parents, and communities on health, abuse prevention, medication, and available resources.

· Review treatment plans and refer children and families to appropriate support services.

· Monitor, evaluate, and document each child’s progress against treatment goals.

· Maintain records, complete required documentation, and prepare reports, including for legal action where necessary.

· Assess children through interviews, review records, consultations, and relevant evaluations.

· Prepare monthly reports, document success stories, and share relevant therapy research with the team.

· Assess and address behavioral and emotional issues affecting children and families.

· Counsel children affected by trauma, substance abuse, violence, and related challenges.

· Monitor behavioral progress and recommend appropriate interventions.

· Promote child safety and wellbeing in line with legal, ethical, and organisational standards.

· Ensure policy compliance and support responses to reported child abuse cases with Senior Management and law enforcement.

· Lead risk assessments and preparedness for child protection incidents.

Qualifications and Experience

· Diploma or degree in Psychology, with a valid practising licence.

· Experience in child counselling, rehabilitation, behavioural monitoring, or similar child-focused work.

· Ability to monitor and evaluate managed cases and adapt therapeutic methods to each child’s needs.

· Excellent communication skills with children from diverse ages and backgrounds.

· Knowledge of relevant professional, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements.

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