Psychosocial Counselor

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
• 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