Counselor Head
Position Summary Expectations - Duties, Responsibilities
Location: Cambodia
Job Summary:
We recognize the deep and lasting impact of trauma on survivors of abuse, exploitation, and trafficking. As the Counselor Head in Cambodia, you will lead our Counseling team in providing holistic, trauma-informed support to women and children across our programs. This leadership role demands clinical expertise, strategic oversight, team development, and a deep commitment to survivor-centered care. You will play a vital role in shaping the therapeutic approach of the organization while directly contributing to the healing and empowerment of survivors.
Why Join Us?
- Purpose-Driven Work: Be a key leader in transforming the lives of trafficking survivors in Cambodia.
- Professional Growth: Receive opportunities for international training and growth in trauma-informed leadership.
- Supportive Environment: Join a diverse, mission-driven team committed to healing, justice, and empowerment.
- Strategic Leadership & Clinical Supervision
- Lead, mentor, and supervise the Counseling team across all program sites, ensuring high-quality, consistent therapeutic care.
- Design and implement trauma-informed therapeutic frameworks tailored to the needs of survivors in Cambodia.
- Ensure alignment of Counseling services with organizational values, ethical standards, and international best practices.
- Regularly review and update intervention protocols based on evolving trauma research and local context.
- Program Development & Monitoring
- Develop and oversee implementation of personalized intervention and group therapy plans.
- Collaborate with the leadership team to assess program effectiveness and improve outcomes for survivors.
- Ensure timely psychological assessments, documentation, and pre/post evaluations for all therapeutic sessions.
- Provide regular analytical and impact reports on Counseling programs to regional and global teams.
- Team Capacity Building
- Organize and lead regular trainings, workshops, and reflective practice sessions for the Counseling team.
- Build team capacity in trauma-focused modalities such as TFCBT, CBT, art therapy, and movement-based therapies.
- Foster a culture of learning, collaboration, and emotional safety within the Counseling team.
- Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement
- Coordinate closely with social workers, legal teams, and shelter staff to provide holistic care plans for each survivor.
- Represent the Counseling program in stakeholder meetings, case conferences, and cross-sector collaborations.
- Build partnerships with local mental health institutions, training bodies, and trauma care networks to strengthen community-based support systems.
- Crisis Support & Risk Assessment
- Oversee and guide the team during rescue operations and emergency support interventions.
- Lead risk assessments for complex cases and support Counselors in developing safety and recovery plans.
- Qualifications & Experience:
- Education: Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum 5-7 years of experience in trauma counseling, with at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
- Preferred Background: Strong grounding in trauma-informed care, preferably in post-conflict or humanitarian settings.
- Key Attributes:
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to inspire and guide a multidisciplinary team.
- Deep empathy and resilience when working with survivors of extreme trauma.
- Strategic and analytical mindset with a passion for improving systems of care.
- Cross-cultural competence and sensitivity to the Cambodian context.
- Fluency in English required; knowledge of Khmer is an asset.
