MHPSS Support Officer

Afghan Health and Development Services (AHDS) is a not-for-profit, non-governmental, and non-political organization founded by Afghans on April 7th, 1990.  AHDS is an active member of the Afghan NGOs Coordination Bureau (ANCB), the Agency Coordinating Body for Afghan Relief (ACBAR), and the Alliance of Health Organizations (AHO). AHDS is one of the first signatories of the Codes of Conduct for NGOs engaged in humanitarian action, reconstruction, and development in Afghanistan.

The main office: AHDS is registered as a national NGO wi

We are looking for a compassionate and resilient MHPSS Support Officer to integrate mental health care into our clinical services. In this role, you will provide psychological first aid, brief counseling, and psychosocial support to patients while facilitating referrals to specialized care. The ideal candidate is a skilled listener who can manage sensitive cases and advocate for mental well-being within a medical setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial mental health screenings and triage for patients presenting with distress.
• Provide brief, evidence-based psychosocial interventions and crisis counseling.
• Identify severe mental health conditions and facilitate referrals to psychiatrists or psychologists.
• Develop and lead psychoeducation groups for patients and their families.
• Maintain accurate, confidential case notes and track patient progress.
• Advocate for the integration of mental health services within the general medical workflows.

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, or a related field.
• Certification or diploma in Counseling or Mental Health is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in clinical mental health support or community psychosocial work.
• Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care and crisis intervention techniques.
• Excellent emotional resilience, empathy, and cross-cultural communication skills.

Respected Applicants are kindly requested to submit their updated Curriculum vitae (CV) before the closing date in MS.Word or PDF format file to AHDS’s HR - human resource department email address. and the exam will be taken at Badgiz provincial office

Please note that"  you must include the position title, vacancy number and District Name in the subject line at email drmdpirzad@gmail.com, awaliwafa5@gmail.com, awali_wafa@hotmail.com  in response to this job announcement and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the further recruitment process, Qualified Afghan applicants are encouraged to apply,

Mr. Pardiss