Clinical Therapist at Tutapona
- Company: Tutapona
- Location: Uganda
- State: Kampala, UG
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: Healthcare Jobs in Uganda
Job Description
JOB DETAILS:
Position: Clinical Therapist
Location: Refugee Settlement in Uganda
Pay: Based on Experience
COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
Tutapona is a leading provider of trauma rehabilitation services for refugees and communities affected by war/conflict in Africa. Due to the continued growth of our operations in Uganda, we are seeking qualified, intelligent professionals who desire to serve individuals fleeing war in a settlement environment.
Description Of Position:
Working within one of our field offices, opportunity exists to provide group trauma rehabilitation programs, one-on-one support sessions, and outreach activities aimed at decreasing symptoms of emotional trauma; as well as increasing reconciliation and forgiveness for war affected children and adults. The Clinical Therapist is responsible for leadership and management of Tutapona’s one-on-one sessions and clinical documentation.
Position Requirements:
• MA level qualification in a related field
• 2+ years of clinical experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• The capacity for frequent travel
• A strong commitment to Tutapona’s mission, vision, and faith position
Desired Skills Include:
The ideal candidate will demonstrate compassion, patience, as well as strong social and communication skills. Be a “people person” and possess high-level analytical and reasoning skills to apply theories to practical applications and strong written communication skills to document work and the stories of beneficiaries. Applicants should have training and experience in providing therapeutic support, as well as experience training and supporting a team of mental health professionals in direct service, assessments, and documentation.
This position requires commitment to, understanding of, and compliance with Tutapona’s Mission, Vision, and Faith position. Practice must be in accordance with professional international standards for conduct in the mental health setting.
Method of Application
Qualified candidates should forward their cover letter and CV to [email protected] CVs should be no longer than 2 pages. Only those applicants that we plan to interview will be contacted.
Deadline: 8th May 2020
