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Psychosocial Counselor

Family Legacy Lusaka, Zambia

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Employer and vacancy source: Family Legacy

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  • EmployerFamily Legacy
  • LocationLusaka, Zambia
  • Employer websitefamilylegacy.com
  • Listing sourceZambia Job Alerts
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Key details for this vacancy

Employer
Family Legacy
Location
Lusaka, Zambia
Posted
March 31, 2025
Job type
Full Time
Category
Other
This listing has expired. The original details remain available for reference, but applications are closed. Use the related searches for active vacancies.

Website Family Legacy

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled counselor to provide psychological and emotional support to children, house mothers, and parents/guardians at the Tree of Life Children’s Village/Brothers & Sisters Residence. The ideal candidate will conduct assessments, provide therapeutic interventions, and address the psychosocial needs of our community.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide daily clinical counseling therapy using evidence-based techniques (play-based interventions, therapeutic art, CBT, trauma-focused approaches)

Conduct psychological, emotional, developmental, and social assessments

Create and implement individualized treatment plans

Manage referrals, triage cases, and prioritize client needs facilitate therapeutic support groups (HIV, sickle cell, sexual abuse, grief, trauma)

Conduct HIV disclosure processes with children who are HIV+ and their parents/guardians

Prepare children for family reintegration and provide follow-up support

Provide crisis intervention for children who have run away from the residence

Conduct death/illness disclosures and accompany children to funerals or hospital visits when needed

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Family Legacy ministries

Maintain detailed client records and documentation compliant with HPCZ, ZCC, and PAZ standards

Required Qualifications:

Associate-level license in psychosocial or child counseling accredited by the Zambian Counselling Council (ZCC) or Psychological Association of Zambia (PAZ)

Minimum level of certificate level qualification in psychological, child, or clinical counseling

Full Grade 12 certificate

At least 1 year of experience in a similar position

Current Zambian counseling licensure

No prior convictions of harm to a child

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or psychosocial counseling

Experience working with traumatized or vulnerable children

Knowledge of trauma-informed care approaches

Required Skills:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written)

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and privacy

Computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email)

Self-management with limited supervision

Creative problem-solving abilities

Team collaboration across departments

Emotional resilience and ability to remain calm under pressure

Cultural sensitivity and awareness

Adherence to deadlines and organizational procedures

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