Sunsar Maya is seeking a Mental Health Therapist with experience working with at-risk and disadvantaged children (including those that are orphaned and/or living in extreme poverty) to work in our Jorpati and Mahalaxmi locations. The therapist will spend three days per week at each location from approximately 3-6pm providing both individual and group therapies.

The therapist will work directly with the program and operations managers in Nepal and report to the executive director in the U.S.

Responsibilities:

• Create and carry out comprehensive assessments and therapy plans for all children: art, music, and play therapies encouraged
• Providing all needed treatment, both individual and group therapies
• Keep detailed (online) records for each student
• Provide recommendations and at-home therapy plans for staff and caretakers
• Provide training to Sunsar Maya staff on identifying needs and treatments
• Hold individual and group training and workshop sessions with family members and caretakers on providing better care
• Work with Sunsar Maya management on building better services for our students
• Provide regular reports to executive director in U.S.
• Communicate with advisory therapists in U.S. on therapies, approaches, etc.

Desired​ ​Skills​ ​and​ ​Experience:

• Experienced working with children (minimum 3 years)
• Specific interest/experience in:

1. At-risk and disadvantaged children
2. Trauma and anxiety

• Continued training in updated methodologies and approaches
• Strong oral and written skills–evaluation and report writing
• Fluency in English (to communicate with U.S. staff)

Applying Procedure:

Please send CV and cover letter to [email protected]

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