Psychosocial Support Officer

Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy; Dera Ismail Khan; On-site; PKR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Pakistan Red Crescent Society District Branch DI Khan invites applications for a contract psychologist to assess patients, conduct counselling, and coordinate with doctors and LHVs. The role involves developing treatment plans and facilitating referrals.

The successful candidate should have a BS in Psychology, at least 1 year of experience, and fluency in Urdu, English, Pashto and Seraiki; travel for field visits may be required.

Qualifications

• BS in Psychology (degree required).
• Minimum 1 year of working experience.
• Fluency in Urdu, English, Pashto and Seraiki preferred.
• Willingness to travel for field visits and coordination.

Responsibilities

• To assess patient’s needs, abilities or behaviour using various methods including psychometric tests, interviews and observation.
• To work with a multidisciplinary team alongside doctors, LHVs and staff; devise and monitor treatment and referrals.

Skills

Urdu

English

Pashto

Seraiki

Education

BS in Psychology

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Pakistan Red Crescent Society is looking for a high calibre and dynamic professional for PakistanRed Crescent Society District Branch DI Khan, KP on contract basis.

Job Title

No. of Position

01

Location

Department

Health

Roles and Responsibilities:

• To assess patient’s needs, abilities or behaviour using a variety of methods, including psychometric tests, interviews and direct observation of behaviours.
• To work as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside doctors, LHVs and other staff. To devise and monitor appropriate activities regarding treatment, counselling and referrals.
• To offer therapy for difficulties relating to anxiety, depression, addictions, social and interpersonal problems, challenging behaviour and increasingly, a range of more difficult problems.
• To contribute in rehabilitating of patients in the community.
• To demonstrate a psychological approach in their work.
• To refer patients to specialists or to other institutions/ organizations for non-counselling treatment of problems.
• To advise patients on how they could be helped by counselling. To develop therapeutic and treatment plans based on clients' interests, abilities, and needs.
• He/ She must demonstrate acceptable behaviour with the patients, staff and others.
• You may be required to perform other related dutiesassignedby your supervisor as per organization set standards.

Education

• BS in Psychology

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of working experience.
• Fluency in Urdu, English, Pashto and Seraiki.
• Flexibility to travel to conduct field visits for coordination purposes
• Good command on Microsoft Office (word, excel & power point)

KP (preference will be given to local candidates)

Duration

• 31-Dec-2026

Terms and Conditions

• Selection will be made on merit
• Applications with incomplete information will not be entertained.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for test/Interview.
• Original documents must be produced at the time of test/Interview.
• PRCS is an equal opportunity employer.
• No TA/DA will be admissible
• Pakistan Red Crescent Society reserves the right to postponed or even cancel the whole process.

Local candidates and those having past association with Pakistan Red Crescent Society & Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement will be given preference.