Salary $1,689,672 – $2,008,489
JOB PURPOSE
Under the general direction of the Supervisor, Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Help Line and the Doctor, Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services; the Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Help Line Counselling Psychologist is responsible to provide first responder counselling to callers in crisis and or overwhelming situations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
• Assist the supervisor in the preparation of Operational Plan for the functioning of the programme;
• Prepare an individual work plan to be approved by supervisor;
• Assist in the preparation of the monthly, quarterly and annual reports through the analysis of data and other pertinent information;
• Provide on-the-spot crisis counseling;
• Offer advocacy services for victims.
• Act as liaison for callers to access social, health and other services
• Assist in the organization/scheduling and implementation of meetings
• Maintain records in collaboration with the administrator/clerical officer
• Follow-up on service users:
• Did they access referrals;
• Progress with services accessed;
• Outcome of services accessed;
• Ensure proper completion of all log sheets callers information sheets/dockets;
• Participate in the evaluation of callers issues with case studies as a means to sharpen skills and build capacity;
• Represents the mental health services at meeting with MDAs and other agencies as necessary;
• Facilitates and conducts research on mental health issuse;
• Delivers educational talks and presentations to civic groups, schools, parent teachers association, churches and other community based organizations on topics related to psychology;
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• MSc. In Counselling Psychology;
• At least two (2) years’ experience in telephone counselling;
• At least five (5) years’ experience as a Counselling Psychologist for children and adolescents;
• Specific training and expertise in crisis intervention would be an asset
Kindly visit the Ministry of Health & Wellness’ website (moh.gov.jm) for additional details on the job.
Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than Wednesday, October 12, 2022, to:
Director
Human Resource Management & Development
Ministry of Health & Wellness
10A Chelsea Avenue
Kingston 10