Summary

Experienced Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Officer with a demonstrated history of promoting mental health and protection well-being across diverse populations. Skilled in MHPSS program management, Gender Base Violence, Child Protection, training, needs assessment, monitoring psychosocial support and the development of evidence-based interventions. Possesses exceptional communication and collaboration abilities, working closely with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals. Passionate about empowering individuals and communities to build resilience and overcome mental health challenges. Proven track record of leading successful MHPSS programs for refugee and host communities.

Experience

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MHPSS Officer
Medicine Du monde
Sep 2023 - Present | Lower Dir, Pakistan


Leading the psychologist team
Training the community based mhpss program
Psychological first aid training

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MHPSS Officer
Inspire Pakistan- UNHCR Project
Nov 2021 - Present | Islamabad, Pakistan

·         Developed and established the evidence-based and culturally appropriate MHPSS program for the project.
·         Carrying out assessments for 300 Individuals in protection and psychosocial support for Afghan refugees maintaining the confidentiality and safety.
·         Trained 120 volunteers, and social workers on PFA, GBV, and Child Protection with a focus on integration of MHPSS according to WHO, IASC and UNHCR guidelines.
·         Providing 800 Individual & 30 group counseling sessions to the beneficiaries from Host and Refugee communities suffering from mild to moderate psychological disorders.
·         Leading, mentoring, supervising and managing the MHPSS team.
·         20 capacity building trainings with more than 100 teachers and students on education in emergencies (EIE) from Government and private educational institutions.
·         Regular reporting, and sharing the success stories of MHPSS services.
·         Mapping and establishing relations with other NGOs, INGOs, psychiatrists, psychologists, and Rehabilitation Centers for the specialized services.
·         Case management of 100 women and children suffering from GBV, and child abuse.
·         Conducted 5 staff capacity building trainings on mental health workplace stress management.
·         Regular field visits to monitor the activities and providing with the feedback for improvement.
·         Facilitated in the development of PSEA code of conduct and Sop’s in the Organizational programing. 

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Mental Health Consultant
GIZ
Sep 2021 - Nov 2021 | Rawalpindi, Pakistan

·         Conducted assessments to identify the mental health and psychosocial needs of refugees and developed tailored MHPSS interventions to address those needs.
·         Developed and delivered training programs for local staff and community volunteers on MHPSS topics, including stress management, self-care, and resilience.
·         Monitored and evaluated the effectiveness of MHPSS programs and made recommendations for improvement, based on regular data collection and analysis.
·         Contributed to project reports and presentations, sharing insights and best practices related to MHPSS interventions and their impact on the well-being of refugees.

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Psychologist
INTERNATIONAL CATHOLIC MIGRATION COMMISION, ICMC
Oct 2020 - Aug 2021 | Rawalpindi, Pakistan

·         Provided 200 Individual Psychosocial counseling, and 15 group counseling sessions to Individuals suffering from Trauma and other mild to moderate psychological disorders.
·         Conducted 50 Community awareness sessions on mental health awareness in the field areas.
·         Provided Training to the protection team in organizing and implementing community-based psychosocial activities.
·         Developed and maintained service mapping and referral pathways. 
·         Developed database on case referral and follow-up.
·         Conducted capacity building of local organizations, community groups, and stakeholders on psychosocial needs and activities for beneficiaries Advocate on behalf of clients.

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Psychologist
Happy life psychological services
Jun 2020 - Oct 2020 | Islamabad, Pakistan

During C0VID-19 pandemic, rendered my services as a Psychologist to an online platform. Tele counsel the Individuals suffering from different psychological disorders. Refered them to the specialized services where needed. Maintained a proper record of the data.

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Psychologist
Serenity place Rehab centre
Mar 2020 - Sep 2020 | Islamabad, Pakistan

Counsel patients suffering from drug addiction in individual and group sessions and teaching them coping techniques. Educate them on treatment options. Need based interventions for in-huse patients.

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Assistant Psychologist
Cure door resource centre
Jan 2019 - Mar 2020 | Peshawar, Pakistan

Worked under the supervision of Senior Psychologist, assisted him in behavioral monitoring and observation, data collection, neuropsychological assessment, reporting, training, meetings and laisoning.

Education

Fordham University New York
Short Course, Mental Health In Complex Emergencies‎
Mental Health And Psychosocial Support
Incomplete
2023
University of Peshawar
Masters, Masters in Science, ‎
Applied Psychology, Child Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Educational Psychology, Psychology
CGPA 2.6/4
2018
Punjab University
Bachelors, Bachelors in Science, ‎
Applied Psychology, Computer, Geography
2015

Skills

Beginner Outlook
Expert Ability To Lead
Expert Adaptive Management
Expert Admin Task Management
Expert Admirative Assistance
Expert Analytical Skills
Expert Awareness Raising
Expert Behavior Change Communication
Expert Building Community
Intermediate Case Management
Expert Child Abuse Protection
Expert Child Mental Health Management
Expert Child Protection
Expert Child Protection Development
Expert Child Protection Framework
Intermediate Child Protective Services
Expert Client Analysis
Expert Client Assessment
Expert Client Counseling
Expert Clinical
Expert Clinical Consulting
Expert Clinical Psychology
Expert Computer Profcient
Expert Configuration Switches
Expert Counselling
Expert CP Case Management
Expert CP Framework
Expert CPU Community Referrals
Expert CPU Establishment
Expert Creativity
Expert Crisis Counselling
Expert Crisis Intervention And Counseling Skills
Expert Crisis Management
Expert Data Acquisition
Expert Data Research
Expert Dealing With Emergency Response
Expert Decision Making
Expert Diagnosis
Expert Documentation
Expert Espresso Making
Expert Experience Of Working In Community On
Expert Experience Of Working On Sensitive Issues Like
Expert Flexibility & Adaptability
Expert Fluency In English
Intermediate Fluency In Pashto
Beginner Fluency in Pushto
Expert Good Computer Skills
Expert Good Understanding of Key Protection Principles
Beginner Handling Assignments
Expert Health Safety Advice

Languages

Beginner French
Intermediate Pashto
Expert Urdu
Expert English

Companies Followed

Muhammad Contacts

Majid Hussain Hussain
International Organization for Migration