Clinical supervisor
Provide clinical supervision for counselling staff.
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Overview
Provide clinical supervision for counselling staff.
You have:
- Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field is required.
- Certificate in professional supervision is required.
- Master's degree or higher in counselling psychology or related field is desirable.
- A minimum of 15 years of experience in counselling psychology or related field is required.
- Experience working within the United Nations secretariat is desirable.
- Fluency in both English and French are required.
Contract
This is a Consultancy contract. More about Consultancy contracts.
Result of Service
55 minutes session, three times a month for the Staff Counsellors Office, comprising of two Staff Counsellors and a Staff Welfare Assistant. Approximate number of sessions is: 30 sessions. The fees are up to a maximum of 160 CHF per session.
Work Location
Geneva
Expected duration
Until 31.12.2025
Duties and Responsibilities
This position is located in the Staff Counsellors Office (SCO), Human Resources Management Service, Division of Administration, United Nations Office at Geneva. Supervision in the counselling context ensures good quality of care, maintains competent practice and supports the counsellors’ responsibilities towards the client. It is mandatory for psychosocial practitioners. References: British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) https://www.bacp.co.uk/events-and-resources/ethics-and-standards/ethical-framework-for-the-counselling-professions/ Swiss Association for Counselling (SGfB) https://sgfb.ch/en/ International Association for Counselling (IAC) https://www.iac-irtac.org/ The clinical supervisor will provide the SCO’s team members: - A reflective space for complex counselling issues - Alternative perspectives to challenging client situations - Opportunities for continued professional development
Qualifications/special skills
Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field is required. Certificate in professional supervision is required. Master’s degree or higher in counselling psychology or related field is desirable. A minimum of 15 years of experience in counselling psychology or related field is required. Experience working within the United Nations secretariate is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in both English and French are required.
Additional Information
Not available.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a complex counseling situation you've faced and how you handled it? | The interviewer wants to understand your problem-solving and critical thinking skills in counseling scenarios. | Discuss a specific situation, the actions you took, and the outcome. |
| What methods do you use to provide feedback to your colleagues? | The interviewer is assessing your communication and supervision skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure compliance with ethical standards in your practice? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What is your approach to maintaining your own professional development? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a time when you supported a colleague facing a challenging client situation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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