Counselling Officer II

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

An officer at this grade will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:

i. Supporting the implementation of policies, strategies, guidelines, plans, standards, tools and procedures pertaining to Counselling Services;

ii. Updating records in the counselling department;

iii. Collecting and collating data for developing internal and external reports for counselling services;

iv. Assessing clients' psychological status for appropriate action and recommendations;

v. Providing psychosocial services to complainants and their families, witnesses and survivors following police action or inaction;

vi. Providing psychosocial services to staff; and vii. Participating in the case intake committee.

Knowledge, Experience and qualifications required For appointment to this grade,

An officer must have the following Qualifications:

i. Bachelor’s Degree in Counselling, Psychology or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;

ii. Membership to a relevant and recognized professional body;

iii. Valid practicing license issued by the Counsellors and Psychologists Board;

iv. Proficiency in computer applications.