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.
