PSS Counsellor
PSS Counsellor
Welcome to MAP! Are you passionate about supporting the psychosocial well-being of vulnerable communities, delivering compassionate care, and making a meaningful impact through MHPSS and protection-focused interventions? Come & join us!
About the Role
MAP is seeking a dedicated professional to assess psychosocial needs, deliver Psychological First Aid (PFA), and develop support plans in coordination with medical & MHPSS teams. The role involves facilitating safe referrals, supporting people with disabilities, contributing to protection needs assessments, and ensuring the integration of MHPSS across activities, while maintaining timely reporting and identifying and referring complex mental health cases for specialised support.
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MAP reserves the right to close this advert before the confirmed closing date when we are in receipt of sufficient applications.**
We would therefore advise interested applicants to apply as early as possible. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to respond to every application. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the deadline, then you have not been successful in shortlisting.About You
The ideal candidate should hold a degree in social work, psychology, counselling, or a related field, with strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. The candidate should have proven experience in delivering PFA and basic MHPSS interventions, counselling, psychoeducation, and working with referral pathways, with added experience in child protection, case management, and supporting vulnerable groups considered an asset. Strong organisational, reporting, and documentation skills, and fluency in English and Arabic are essential, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing priorities and deadlines effectively.
Benefits
We offer a well-rounded benefits package that’s designed to ensure our employees feel supported and valued, both professionally and personally.
About Medical Aid for Palestinians
Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works in partnership with Palestinian communities to uphold their rights to health and dignity. We do this by developing effective, sustainable and locally-led healthcare services, providing medical aid during emergencies, and campaigning to break down the barriers to Palestinian health and healthcare today and for the future.
MAP has a zero tolerance policy with regard to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by MAP‘s personnel against the people they serve. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is the responsibility of everyone, and all selected candidates will be required to comply with MAP's PSEA Policy at all times. Selected candidates will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks against their past behaviour related to sexual exploitation and abuse, and may be required to provide additional information further on in the selection process.
MAP has a zero tolerance policy with regard to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by MAP‘s personnel against the people they serve. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is the responsibility of everyone, and all selected candidates will be required to comply with MAP's PSEA Policy at all times. Selected candidates will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks against their past behaviour related to sexual exploitation and abuse, and may be required to provide additional information further on in the selection process.
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