Therapist

Job description

Key Duties and Responsibilities

·       Provide individual and group counselling and mental health support to children.

·       Assess children’s needs and support diagnosis, treatment planning, and care coordination.

·       Work with caregivers, families, and professionals to guide treatment and support recovery.

·       Educate children, caregivers, parents, and communities on health, abuse prevention, medication, and available resources.

·       Review treatment plans and refer children and families to appropriate support services.

·       Monitor, evaluate, and document each child’s progress against treatment goals.

·       Maintain records, complete required documentation, and prepare reports, including for legal action where necessary.

·       Assess children through interviews, review records, consultations, and relevant evaluations.

·       Prepare monthly reports, document success stories, and share relevant therapy research with the team.

·       Assess and address behavioral and emotional issues affecting children and families.

·       Counsel children affected by trauma, substance abuse, violence, and related challenges.

·       Monitor behavioral progress and recommend appropriate interventions.

·       Promote child safety and wellbeing in line with legal, ethical, and organisational standards.

·       Ensure policy compliance and support responses to reported child abuse cases with Senior Management and law enforcement.

·       Lead risk assessments and preparedness for child protection incidents.

Qualifications and Experience

 ·       Diploma or degree in Psychology, with a valid practising licence.

·       Experience in child counselling, rehabilitation, behavioural monitoring, or similar child-focused work.

·       Ability to monitor and evaluate managed cases and adapt therapeutic methods to each child’s needs.

·       Excellent communication skills with children from diverse ages and backgrounds.

·       Knowledge of relevant professional, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements.