Job Description
PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELLOR II- NINE (9) POSTS - V/NO 103 /2024
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh 32,700 - Ksh 42,690 p.m. (CSG 11)
House Allowance: Ksh 5,000- 10,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Ksh 4,000 p.m.
Leave Allowance: As provided in the Civil Service
Annual Leave: 30 working days
Medical Cover: As provided by the Government
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
(i) a Bachelors Degree in any of the following fields: Counselling, Counselling
Psychology, Psychology (Counselling), or equivalent qualification from a university
recognized in Kenya;
OR
a Bachelors Degree in any of the following fields: Clinical Psychology, Occupational
Psychology, Social Psychology, Sociology, Education, Social Work or equivalent
qualification from a university recognized in Kenya and a Diploma in Counselling or
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution in Kenya;
(ii) a Registration Certificate issued by the Counsellors and Psychologists Board; and
(iii) a valid practicing license from the Counsellors and Psychologists Board
Duties and Responsibilities
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under
the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-
(i) undertaking initial client assessment;
(ii) administering counselling contract to client(s);
(iii) conducting individual counselling sessions;
(iv) developing psychological explanation of the client issues;
(v) referring clients to specialists; and
(vi) documenting, recording and keeping appropriate psychological counselling
information and records