Staff Counsellor
Quick answer
UNDP is hiring a Staff Counsellor to provide clinical psychological support, crisis intervention, and well-being advocacy for personnel across the Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific.
- Role
- Staff Counsellor
- Organization
- UNDP (United Nations Development Programme)
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Human Resources
The role
The UNDP is seeking a Staff Counsellor to join the People Performance Unit to provide psychological support, crisis intervention, and well-being advocacy for personnel. The incumbent will deliver individual and group counselling, manage critical incident responses, and design mental health training programs for staff across the Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific. This role focuses on fostering a psychologically healthy workplace through strategic planning, policy development, and clinical oversight. The position requires a qualified mental health professional to navigate complex, high-stress operational environments.
What you'll do
- Provide individual and group psychological counselling through tele-counselling and in-person sessions.
- Lead crisis intervention and critical incident management in high-risk operational environments.
- Design and deliver workshops on stress management, mental health, and well-being.
- Monitor environmental factors to proactively address workplace stress and burnout.
- Prepare analytical reports and document best practices for counselling services.
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in Clinical Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, or Psychiatry.
- Minimum 5 years of professional counselling experience with a Master's degree (7 years with a Bachelor's).
- Valid registration or license as a mental health professional.
- Fluency in English and Thai.
- Experience in crisis intervention and trauma support preferred.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
What are the core responsibilities of this Staff Counsellor role?
The incumbent provides psychological support and crisis intervention to UNDP personnel, develops well-being policies, and delivers training sessions to promote a healthy work environment.
What educational and licensing requirements are needed?
Candidates must hold an advanced degree in a mental health field (or a Bachelor's with 2 additional years of experience) and maintain a current license/registration as a mental health professional.
Is fluency in specific languages required?
Yes, fluency in both English and Thai is mandatory for this position, while knowledge of another UN language is considered an asset.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNDP (United Nations Development Programme)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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