Job Description: Female Counsellor for Trauma Recovery of Women
Position Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Female Counsellor for Trauma Recovery of
Women to provide psychological support and counselling services to women from various
gender-based violence backgrounds in vulnerable communities, including brothel areas,
shelters, and institutions across Mumbai and Thane. The counsellor will play a critical role in
helping survivors of trauma navigate their healing journey and rebuild their lives.
Responsibilities:
? Provide individual and group counselling sessions to women victims/survivors of
gender-based violence, including domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking, and
exploitation.
? Conduct comprehensive trauma assessments to understand the psychological,
emotional, and social needs of survivors.
? Develop and implement personalized treatment plans based on clients' specific
needs, goals, and trauma history.
? Conduct psychoeducational workshops and support groups to empower survivors
and enhance their coping skills.
? Maintain accurate and confidential client records, documenting progress, treatment
plans, and interventions in accordance with professional standards and
organizational policies.
? Stay updated with the latest research, best practices, and trauma-informed care
approaches to enhance counselling techniques and knowledge.
? Participate in supervision, team meetings, and training sessions to enhance
professional development and ensure quality service provision.
Qualifications and Skills:
? A minimum of a Bachelor’s /Master's degree in Counselling, Clinical Psychology,
Social Work, or a related field.
? Certification or specialization in trauma-focused therapy or counselling is highly
desirable.
? Proven experience in providing counselling or therapy to survivors of trauma,
particularly women who have experienced gender-based violence.
? Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles and evidence-based therapeutic
modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), etc.
? Familiarity with the socio-cultural dynamics and challenges faced by vulnerable
communities, including brothel areas and shelters. Willingness to travel in the field
and the respective areas
? Excellent communication and active listening skills, with the ability to empathize and
establish rapport with survivors.
? Strong organizational and time management skills to handle a caseload of clients and
meet documentation requirements.
? Ability to maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, practice self-care, and
seek supervision when needed.
? Fluency in English and local languages commonly spoken in Mumbai and Thane.
Note: The job description provided above is a general framework and can be customized
based on the specific needs and policies of the organization or institution offering the
position.
Female Counsellor for Trauma Recovery of Women
? A minimum of a Bachelor’s /Master's degree in Counselling, Clinical Psychology,
Social Work, or a related field.
? Certification or specialization in trauma-focused therapy or counselling is highly
desirable.
? Proven experience in providing counselling or therapy to survivors of trauma,
particularly women who have experienced gender-based violence.
? Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles and evidence-based therapeutic
modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), etc.
? Familiarity with the socio-cultural dynamics and challenges faced by vulnerable
communities, including brothel areas and shelters. Willingness to travel in the field
and the respective areas
? Excellent communication and active listening skills, with the ability to empathize and
establish rapport with survivors.
? Strong organizational and time management skills to handle a caseload of clients and
meet documentation requirements.
? Ability to maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, practice self-care, and
seek supervision when needed.
? Fluency in English and local languages commonly spoken in Mumbai and Thane.
Post Graduation - MSW
A minimum of a Bachelor’s /Master's degree in Counselling, Clinical Psychology,
Social Work, or a related field.
? Certification or specialization in trauma-focused therapy or counselling is highly
desirable.
? Proven experience in providing counselling or therapy to survivors of trauma,
particularly women who have experienced gender-based violence.
? Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles and evidence-based therapeutic
modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), etc.
? Familiarity with the socio-cultural dynamics and challenges faced by vulnerable
communities, including brothel areas and shelters. Willingness to travel in the field
and the respective areas
? Excellent communication and active listening skills, with the ability to empathize and
establish rapport with survivors.
? Strong organizational and time management skills to handle a caseload of clients and
meet documentation requirements.
? Ability to maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, practice self-care, and
seek supervision when needed.
? Fluency in English and local languages commonly spoken in Mumbai and Thane.