Associate Psychologist

Responsibilities 

We are looking to hire an Associate Psychologist who will work with the Taskeen team to: 

1. Provide telephonic mental health counseling services to beneficiaries contacting us for help.
2. Maintain beneficiaries database. 
3. Conduct mental health screening and provide appropriate therapeutic services to beneficiaries.

Experience 

1. Background in mental health 

a. MPhil or MSc degree or Diploma in clinical psychology (mandatory) 

b. Lived experience with mental illness (preferred) 

2. At least 1-year experience in providing psycho-social support to patients. 

3. Candidate must demonstrate strong management skills 

4. Candidate must have exceptional communication skills 

Other Information 

1. Preference will be given to: Balochi speaking candidates
2. Can be remote but preferred if they are in Karachi 
3. This is a full-time position (hybrid) 

About Taskeen

Taskeen is a mental health initiative that aims to change people’s attitudes and behaviors

towards mental health and wellbeing in Pakistan through awareness, education, expression, and

advocacy. Our digital and mass media activities aim to make Taskeen pioneers in the promotion

of mental health and prevention of mental illness in Pakistan by:

1.) Raising awareness about the importance of mental health and reducing the stigma against

mental illness.

2.) Educating people about the causes, signs, symptoms, and management of mental health

problems.

3.) Encouraging healthy expression to help people build their resilience and improve communication