Psychological Social Specialist
Tawteen
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Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Student Support & Counseling:
- Provide individual and group counseling sessions to students facing personal, academic, emotional, or behavioral difficulties.
- Assist students in developing coping strategies to manage stress, anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, and interpersonal conflicts.
- Address crisis situations (e.g., suicidal ideation, trauma, or abuse) with immediate intervention and appropriate referrals.
B. Assessment & Treatment Planning:
- Conduct psychological assessments and evaluations to identify students' mental health needs and challenges.
- Develop and implement personalized treatment or support plans, including monitoring and follow-up.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records of student cases and treatment progress.
C. Preventive & Developmental Programs:
- Design and deliver workshops, seminars, and awareness campaigns on mental health, emotional intelligence, stress management, and positive behavioral habits.
- Promote mental health education and early intervention strategies among students and staff.
D. Collaboration & Coordination:
- Collaborate with academic advisors, faculty members, and student affairs staff to support students overall well-being.
- Refer students to external specialized medical or psychiatric services when necessary and ensure proper case management.
- Provide consultation and training for staff and faculty on how to recognize and address student mental health concerns.
E. Monitoring & Reporting:
- Monitor trends in student mental health and recommend improvements to institutional policies or support mechanisms.
- Prepare periodic reports on student mental health cases, challenges faced, and services provided while maintaining confidentiality.
Desired Candidate Profile
Qualification Master s or bachelor s degree in psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
Experience
Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in counseling, psychotherapy, or social support services.
Knowledge
- Sound understanding of psychological theories and counseling methodologies.
- Knowledge of developmental, behavioral, emotional, and social challenges among college students.
- Familiarity with the educational and cultural context of Oman
- Awareness of legal and ethical considerations related to student counseling and confidentiality.
Technical/Work-based Skills
- Strong counseling, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Empathy, patience, and the ability to build trust with students.
- Ability to assess situations quickly and respond appropriately.
- Problem-solving and crisis management capabilities.
- Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work in a diverse academic environment.
- High degree of professionalism and emotional intelligence.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and accurate documentation.
General Skills/Attributes
- Ability to actively listen, empathize, and communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Understand and manage one's own emotions while being sensitive to the emotional states of others.
- Capable of assessing complex social or psychological issues and developing appropriate intervention strategies.
- Maintains professional integrity, respects confidentiality, and adheres to ethical standards in all interactions.
Company Industry
- Internet
- E-commerce
- Dotcom
Department / Functional Area
- Teaching
- Education
Keywords
- Psychological Social Specialist
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