Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Officer at Centre for Social Cohesion Peace and Empowerment (CENSCOPE)

Location: KAGA LGA

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled MHPSS Officer to support the delivery of mental health and psychosocial support services to vulnerable individuals and communities affected by crisis. The role focuses on strengthening resilience, improving emotional well-being, and ensuring safe referral for individuals with specialized mental health needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group psychosocial support sessions
• Deliver Psychological First Aid (PFA) where required
• Facilitate structured support groups and community-based PSS activities
• Identify individuals requiring specialized mental health care and support referrals
• Conduct community awareness sessions on stress management, coping skills, and stigma reduction
• Maintain confidential case files and documentation
• Support training of community volunteers on basic psychosocial support
• Collect data and contribute to activity and donor reports
• Ensure safeguarding, confidentiality, and do-no-harm principles are upheld
• Support the implementation and the promotion of gender, age and diversity principles at any time during activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned. The key responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.

Key Skills and Competence

• Strong counselling and active listening skills
• Ability to handle distress and sensitive situations calmly
• Good reporting and documentation skills
• Knowledge of referral pathways and community services
• Cultural sensitivity and empathy
• Compassionate and patient
• High integrity and respect for confidentiality
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, Mental Health, or related field
• Training in Psychological First Aid (PFA) or counselling skills is an advantage
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in MHPSS, counselling, or psychosocial programming
• Experience in humanitarian or conflict-affected settings is highly desirable.
• Proven work experience in the implementation of disability inclusion programming

IMPORTANT NOTE

• CENSCOPE operates in an equal opportunity environment and has policies that actively encourages inclusion and diversity, 
• CENSCOPE has zero tolerance for Sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the organization reserves the right to close this vacancy prior to the stated deadline once a suitable candidate is identified.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply
• CENSCOPE does not charge any fee to facilitate any recruitment process.