published on 6th October 2026

The Centre for Mental Health and Counselling–Nepal (CMC-Nepal), a national-level NGO dedicated to promoting mental health and psychosocial well-being, is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Psychosocial Counsellor in Karnali Earthquake Recovery Project-MHPSS. The Karnali Earthquake Recovery Project-MHPSS, funded and supported by CBM Global, aims to contribute Improved well-being and resilience communities affected by the 2023 Jajarkot earthquake.” It is being implemented in Barekot Rural Municipality and Nalgad Municipality of Jajarkot District and Sanibheri of Rukum West District of Karnali Province, Nepal. This project focuses on: -

1. Result 1: Support in improving access mental health and psychosocial support services through government health system and community support mechanisms.

2. Result 2: Increase community awareness of mental health and psychosocial issues through accessible means.

3. Result 3: Support OPDs and SHGs to lead advocacy on safety, protection and rights of people affected by the earthquake, including those with mental health conditions and disabilities.

4. Result 4: Promote inclusive practices in government Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Services (MHPSS) and recovery/rehabilitation efforts, ensuring equitable access and support for all individuals.

5. Result 5: Help improved capacity of CMC-Nepal and stakeholders on inclusive DRRM and humanitarian readiness.

1. Job title

Psychosocial Counselor

Location

Barekot Rural Municipality, Jajarkot

The primary objective of this role is to provide Mental Health and Psychosocial Support/counselling to improve mental health and psychosocial well-being of people affected by Jajarkot Earthquake, persons with disabilities and person with or at risk of mental health conditions and psychosocial disability through the project in mentioned project areas. The individual will be tasked with conducting one to one/group counselling, family sensitization, community awareness, coordination, and reporting on MHPSS responses for CMC-Nepal as designated.

Duties and responsibilities for the position

Qualification and experience requirements

Salaries and benefits

As per the project agreement between CBM Global and CMC-Nepal

Candidates particularly from disadvantaged and socially excluded/marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further selection process. All the rights for recruitment, selection and cancelation (if required) of this recruitment are reserved by CMC Nepal.

Interested candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to send their application with an updated CV to the following address not later than 16th October, 2026.

Email

[email protected], Website: www.cmcnepal.org.np

https://www.jobsnepal.com/vacancy-announcement-of-psychosocial-counsellor-144507