Psychosocial Counselor

Job Description

Title: Psychosocial Counselor

Company Name: BRAC University

Vacancy: --

Location: Dhaka (Savar)

Published: 12 Feb 2025

Education:
∎ Masters
∎ Master’s degree in counseling psychology/clinical psychology or equivalent from a reputed university with excellent academic records

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Strong interpersonal skills and adept at building relationships with different stakeholders
∎ Expertise in handling emergency cases
∎ Excellent verbal and written communication skills both in Bangla and English
∎ Proficiency in MS Office and the use of the Internet
∎ Excellent organizational skills
∎ Ability to work with a diverse group of colleagues is essential
∎ Awareness of and sensitivity to cultural issues
∎ Understanding of the importance of confidentiality
∎ Strong interpersonal skills and adept at building relationships with different stakeholders
∎ Expertise in handling emergency cases
∎ Excellent verbal and written communication skills both in Bangla and English
∎ Proficiency in MS Office and the use of the Internet
∎ Excellent organizational skills
∎ Ability to work with a diverse group of colleagues is essential
∎ Awareness of and sensitivity to cultural issues
∎ Understanding of the importance of confidentiality

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Provide individual, group, couple, parent, and family counseling to the students, staff, and faculty members of the University at Savar Residential Campus of BRAC University
∎ Arrange, conduct, and prepare workshops and seminars on various psychosocial issues
∎ Undertake all kinds of required and relevant preparation for strengthening professional competency in extending the mental health services to the students, staff, and faculty
∎ Conduct research on psychosocial issues which can be beneficial for the university
∎ Prepare and submit reports of counseling activities as required
∎ Maintain professional ethics while providing counseling services
∎ Develop and facilitate new innovative programs on mental health issues
∎ Follow the American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics and adhere to applicable laws and regulations
∎ BRAC University follows a liberal arts approach to education, which nurtures innovative ideas and gives new impetus to the field of tertiary education. It ensures a high quality of education and aims to meet the demands of contemporary times. BRACU is accredited by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and approved by the Ministry of Education, Government of Bangladesh, which has established itself as one of the leading private universities in Bangladesh. The university plays an integral role in developing skilled graduates for a knowledge-based economy. We are searching for a competent candidate to add value to this role.
∎ Residential Position for The Savar Campus
∎ Key Responsibilities
∎ Provide individual, group, couple, parent, and family counseling to the students, staff, and faculty members of the University at Savar Residential Campus of BRAC University
∎ Arrange, conduct, and prepare workshops and seminars on various psychosocial issues
∎ Undertake all kinds of required and relevant preparation for strengthening professional competency in extending the mental health services to the students, staff, and faculty
∎ Conduct research on psychosocial issues which can be beneficial for the university
∎ Prepare and submit reports of counseling activities as required
∎ Maintain professional ethics while providing counseling services
∎ Develop and facilitate new innovative programs on mental health issues
∎ Follow the American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics and adhere to applicable laws and regulations
∎ Job Location: Savar Campus, BRAC University

Skills & Expertise:

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Dhaka (Savar)

Read Before Apply:

Interested and qualified candidates meeting the above requirements are invited to send a complete CV, along with a cover letter and a video resume highlighting the key credentials at recruitment@bracu.ac.bd . Any attempt to unethically influence the selection process will disqualify the candidate's application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.