Staff Counsellor
Provide psychological support to personnel in coordination with the Regional Staff Counsellor.
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Overview
Provide psychological support to personnel in coordination with the Regional Staff Counsellor.
You have:
- Master’s degree in clinical psychology or psychiatry is required.
- A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in clinical psychology or counselor is required, of which 3 at the international level is required.
- Experience in Employees Assistance Programme or Organizational Intervention is desirable.
- Registered at the professional association is required.
- Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.
- Knowledge of Spanish is required.
- Knowledge of Italian is required.
Contract
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Result of Service
The Staff Counsellor will provide psychological support to personnel, in coordination with the Regional Staff Counsellor.
Work Location
Remotely
Expected duration
6 months
Duties and Responsibilities
1.Provide adequate Counseling Services within the mission areas (Brindisi and Valencia). 2.Perform individual psychosocial assessments in the case of individual staff members experiencing difficulty coping and/or presenting mental health- related symptoms or syndromes. 3.Advise Chiefs of Section upon request, with the aim of improving the working atmosphere in their Section and resolving problems of a work-related or personal nature that adversely affect job performance and productivity. Perform managerial consultations. 4.Provide psychosocial support after a critical incident stress (e.g., individual and/or group)and refer to mental health professionals whenever and wherever there is a need for it. 5.. Assure in conjunction with the Medical Services, a continuum of services (referral, short term supportive intervention) to those staff members suffering from serious diseases or illnesses. 6.Establish a link and liaise with the members of the Staff Welfare Committee andmembers to technically support the development of programmes designed to improvethe quality of life of staff members within the mission area. 7.Provide training sessions on stress management and preparedness; "crisis and stress management" and others as needed. 8.Monitor environmental factors that could lead to stress. 9.Develop, organize, and implement a psychosocial stress management programme for such staff. 10.Provide monthly reports on activities.
Qualifications/special skills
Master’s degree in clinical psychology or psychiatry is required. A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in clinical psychologist or counsellor is required, of which 3 at the international level is required Experience in Employees Assistance Programme or Organizational Intervention is desirable. Registered at the professional association is required
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of Spanish is required. Knowledge of Italian is 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
| Describe a time when you had to provide counseling during a crisis situation. | This question assesses your ability to handle emergencies effectively. | Share a specific example showcasing your skills in crisis counseling. |
| How do you ensure confidentiality while providing counseling services? | Confidentiality is crucial in counseling; the interviewer wants to assess your understanding of ethical practice. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you explain your approach to conducting psychosocial assessments? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What training techniques do you use when providing sessions on stress management? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell me about a time you worked to improve the workplace atmosphere. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have with Employee Assistance Programs? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you monitor environmental factors that contribute to workplace stress? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe how you handle referrals to mental health professionals. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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