Since 1998 Shangri-La Orphanage Home (SOH) supports marginalized children and youths by providing them with an orphanage program and an inclusive school.

Psychologist

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Basic Job Information

Job Category	:	Healthcare / Pharma / Biotech / Medical / R&D
Job Level	:	Mid Level
No. of Vacancy/s	:	[ 1 ]
Employment Type	:	Full Time
Job Location	:	Chapagaun, Lalitpur
Offered Salary	:	Negotiable
Apply Before(Deadline)	:	Nov. 09, 2023 23:55 (11 months, 1 week ago)

Job Specification

Education Level	:	Graduate (Masters)
Experience Required	:	More than or equal to 3 years

Other Specification

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in psychology ( Master’s degree preferable)
Proven work experience with children as a Psychologist or similar role
Must have certification of relevant programs
Knowledge and experience working in the field of MHPSS, trauma, gender-based violence, peacebuilding, psychosocial disability, social inclusion, and human rights
At least three years of experience
Knowledge of different therapeutic methods (ex. CBT, Art Therapy, Play Therapy, Gestalt Psychotherapy) and the ability to switch between different approaches to meet each child’s needs
Must be approachable and empathic so children will be comfortable working with you
Excellent communication skills, specifically the ability to communicate with children of different ages and from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
Experience in report writing in the English language
Good knowledge of MS Office applications (word, excel, powerpoint)
Excellent communication and good written/ spoken level of English language
Plus point: two-wheel driving license, First Aid (CPR) certification, Ability to pass a thorough background check

Work Hours

10 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday)

Salary and Benefits: Negotiable

Job Description

Since 1998 Shangri-La Orphanage Home (SOH) supports marginalized children and youths by providing them with an orphanage program and an inclusive school. We are seeking an application from a qualified and experienced Nepali candidate for the position of Psychologist to join our team and provide compassionate and empathetic care to children and teens living/studying in our Shangri-la Orphanage Home, Shangri-la Reintegration Project, and Shangri-la Scholarship Project. The position will be based in Godawari Municipality -10, Neupanegaun, Chapagaun, Lalitpur and will be responsible for all the students under care through different projects.

Responsibilities:

Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions
Monitor progress throughout the treatment plan
Address issues such as depression, suicidal ideation, trauma, PTSD, bullying, substance abuse, various mental health issues, and learning difficulties in children by providing appropriate psychological intervention
Provide complete documentation and records of assessments and treatments according to the project policies
Coordinate with other health experts, like child protection workers, pediatricians, and social workers, to facilitate and ensure the children’s psychological development
Organize educational programs to inform adolescents or teenagers about the repercussions of high-risk behaviors and ways to adjust to them
Provide Psychological First Aid during a crisis
Prepare a case study of children for new admission and a case study of the family before there-integration process
Provide referrals when necessary for additional care, evaluation, or treatment
Collaborate with GA faculty, staff, and other professionals to provide the best care possible
Perform other duties as assigned in the Job Description