MHPSS Roving Social Worker

7 days ago

Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan International Medical Corps Full time

JOB SUMMARY: The MHPSS Roving Social Worker provides support to the case management team through:

  • Identification of individuals in need of MHPSS services
  • Provision of accurate referrals to Mental Health supported Primary Health Care Centers
  • Integration of MHPSS services into selected Primary Health Care Centers
  • Conducting awareness sessions and home visits to beneficiaries

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation:

Main Tasks And Responsibilities
  • Identify families or individuals in need of psychosocial support or counselling through outreach activities and home visits to refugee and host community households.
  • Provide accurate referrals; e.g., referring clients to IMC supported PHCCs and other local NGOs and INGOs. Dispense information about programs and services offered by IMC and affiliates.
  • Coordinate management of mental health referrals between IMC community-based mental health centers and mhGAP-supported primary healthcare centers or IMC MHPSS/health supported PHCCs.
  • Promote the integration of mental health into primary healthcare at PHCs.
  • Conduct awareness sessions on mental health topics and report on attendance, demographics, and impact.
  • Provide psychoeducation sessions for MHPSS clients and their families.
  • Conduct interviews with service users and families to assess and review their situation, providing advice and referrals as needed.
  • Complete intake assessments, evaluations, treatment recommendations, reviews, and documentation.
  • Conduct home visits when needed.
  • Work closely with IMC MHPSS manager to support case management teams in implementing activities.
  • Prioritize trainings and team meetings as required.
  • Be well integrated into the local community and maintain good knowledge of the area and its population.
  • Build and maintain relationships with active organizations in the area of operation.
  • Maintain all relevant tools and ensure regular updates in coordination with the case management team.

Perform other duties as assigned. The listed duties are representative of the work level and not all-inclusive.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in social work or related field; relevant experience may substitute.
  • One year of relevant experience; NGO experience preferred.
  • Experience working with community members throughout a program cycle.
  • Understanding of program accountability principles.
  • Advanced social work or mental health training/experience is desired.
  • Commitment to non-discrimination and involving diverse community segments.
  • Good listening and facilitation skills.
  • Ability to mobilize and develop relationships with staff and communities.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
  • Emotional maturity and agility for fast-paced environments.
  • Basic computer literacy.
  • Fluency in relevant local language; English skills preferred.
Seniority level
  • Entry level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Other
  • Non-profit Organizations

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