Established in August 2002, WADAN is an indigenous, government registered NGO. We undertake community and institutional development, civic education, education, drug control, human rights, anti-corruption, protection, livelihood and child protection initiatives. Headquartered in Kabul, WADAN has offices in provinces that provide national coverage.

For details please visit our website at www.wadan.org

The MHPSS program provides essential mental health and psychosocial support to displaced and crisis-affected populations. The MHPSS Counselor, under the supervision of the Technical Supervisor and Regional Manager, ensures the effective implementation of MHPSS services in line with UNHCR & WADAN established policies and standards to enhance the well-being and resilience of persons in need.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health and psychosocial assessments for individuals and groups.
• Identify mental health needs and vulnerabilities among returnees and displaced persons.
• Provide individual and group counseling sessions to address mental health issues.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans for beneficiaries, including referrals to other services as needed.
• Monitor beneficiary progress and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Facilitate community awareness programs to reduce stigma around mental health and promote available services.
• Engage with community leaders and stakeholders to foster a supportive environment for mental health initiatives.
• Prepare regular reports on MHPSS activities, outcomes, and challenges for program evaluation.
• Advocate for the rights and needs of individuals with mental health issues within the returnees’ population. 
• Perform any other relevant task as and when assigned by the MHPSS Technical Supervisor and Regional Manager

• A bachelor's degree in Psychology is mandatory.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in providing MHPSS services, including counseling, case management, or community-based psychosocial support.
• Strong understanding of MHPSS principles
• Experience working with refugees, displaced persons and vulnerable populations is preferred.
• Excellent communication, counseling, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in challenging environments and handle emergency cases.
• Fluency in Dari and Pashto; English proficiency is an asset.

WADAN is accepting applications from interested individuals.  If you are interested in being considered, please submit your CV and cover letter via (jobs@wadan.org) noting the position title in the subject line i.e., “Psychosocial Counsellor (Province Name) -W-0171” or your application will not be considered. Only short-listed individuals will be contacted for the written test and after that for an interview. If you are not contacted TWO or THREE WEEKS after the closing date, please know that your application has not been successful for the post.