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.
Leading the psychologist team
Training the community based mhpss program
Psychological first aid training
· 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.
· 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.
· 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.
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.
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.
Worked under the supervision of Senior Psychologist, assisted him in behavioral monitoring and observation, data collection, neuropsychological assessment, reporting, training, meetings and laisoning.