Stress Counsellor
Quick answer
DSS AFG is hiring an International UN Volunteer Stress Counsellor in Kabul, Afghanistan (with travel to other security areas) to provide psychosocial support for humanitarian personnel.
- Role
- Stress Counsellor
- Organization
- DSS AFG (UNDSS)
- Location
- Kabul, Afghanistan (with travel to other security areas)
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Human Resources
The role
The UNDSS is seeking an International UN Volunteer to serve as a Stress Counsellor in Kabul, Afghanistan. This role involves providing confidential psychosocial support and stress management services for UN personnel and humanitarian partners under the SLT framework. The position requires a Master's degree and at least 3 years of experience in clinical psychology or mental health care.
What you'll do
- Deliver confidential individual and group counseling for stress management.
- Develop Stress Prevention and Management Plans aligned with duty-of-care objectives.
- Conduct psychosocial needs assessments and monitor stress determinants among staff.
- Design and facilitate training programs on resilience building and coping mechanisms.
- Establish support structures like Critical Incident Stress Intervention Cells (CISICs).
- Liaise with local experts to establish referral pathways for mental health care.
What it takes
- Master's degree in a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in clinical psychology or psychiatry.
- Experience in crisis/emergency psychosocial support in high-risk settings.
- Experience working with humanitarian organizations (INGOs, UN agencies).
- Training in substance abuse and suicide prevention is desirable.
- Ability to work in multicultural environments.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Safe accommodation in a compound with amenities, gym, and cafeteria; medical services available.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The role is based in Kabul, Afghanistan, but requires traveling to other security areas within the country.
How to apply
Apply directly on DSS AFG (UNDSS)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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