Terre des hommes
Mental Health Assistant - Ukhiya
Cox's Bazar
Deadline: 2025-09-07
1 Positions
Job Overview
Company: Terre des hommes
Location: Cox's Bazar
Type: Contractor
Salary: Tk. 39600
Posted: 2025-08-31
Experience: 1 Years
Education Requirements
At least completed a 4-year graduation in psychology; Master's in relevant fields preferred.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide Mental Health and Psychosocial support through PM+ intervention.
- Conduct Effective Parenting sessions as part of Family Strengthening support.
- Strengthen existing MHPSS service mechanisms and referral systems.
- Assist in monitoring and accountability efforts.
- Engage in networking and maintaining relationships with stakeholders for effective support.
- Promote child protection and safeguarding protocols.
Required Skills
- Child Protection
- Mental Health
- MHPSS
Benefits & Compensation
- Two Festival bonuses
- Severance pay
- Life insurance for employees
- Health insurance for employees and dependents
- Mobile bill coverage
- Two weekly off days
- 18 days annual leave
- 14 days sick leave
- 10 days casual leave
Job Description
Join an inspiring team at Terre des hommes as a Mental Health Assistant in Ukhiya! In this role, you will be responsible for providing age and needs-appropriate mental health and psychosocial support services to adolescents and adults. This position is ideal for compassionate individuals eager to make a difference in vulnerable communities.About the PositionUnder the technical guidance of the Mental Health Technical Specialist and direct supervision of the Mental Health Officer, you will:Deliver Mental Health and Psychosocial support through Problem Management Plus (PM+) intervention.Conduct effective parenting sessions aimed at strengthening families.Strengthen existing MHPSS mechanisms through capacity-building training.Participate in networking and coordination with various stakeholders for effective service delivery.Promote child protection and safeguarding within all activities.Qualifications and SkillsThe ideal candidate will possess:A minimum of a 4-year degree in psychology, or 2 years of experience in PM+ services.Fluency in the Chittagong dialect, English, and Bangla.Basic IT knowledge and familiarity with mental health conditions.Strong interpersonal, communication, and active listening skills.BenefitsTerre des hommes offers a range of benefits including:Two festival bonuses per yearSeverance pay & Life insuranceHealth insurance for employees and their dependentsMobile bill coverage18 days annual leave and additional sick and casual leaveApplication ProcessIf you are ready to make a difference, please submit your CV and cover letter via the following link:Apply HereApplications should be completed as early as possible as the positions may fill quickly. We encourage you to showcase your skills and commitment to mental health support in your application.