The KonTerra Group
Mental Health Counselor - Humanitarian
The KonTerra Group, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
About Us
The KonTerra Group exists to support the health and effectiveness of organizations and their people. With a focus on supporting organizations working in challenging environments, we develop solutions that sharpen clarity, strengthen resilience, and incorporate learning in the workplace such as short-term counseling, critical incident management services, executive coaching, organizational resilience and more. Our government, NGO and private sector clients are diligently supported by a team of knowledgeable professionals who are passionate about the work we do.
The Opportunity
In preparation for upcoming opportunities, we are seeking licensed mental health professionals for regular full-time and part-time positions. Candidates must have demonstrated experience working in humanitarian assistance settings and/or with professionals working in that sector.
This is a hybrid role that will typically operate during Eastern Standard (EST) business hours. Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.
Required Skills and Experience:
Active mental health professional licensureA Master of Social Work degreeAt least six years providing counseling in a humanitarian context or supporting those engaged in humanitarian responseDemonstrated skills in individual counseling and group therapyExperience delivering trauma-informed counselingExperience providing psychological first aid trainingProficiency in EnglishHow your application will stand out:
Experience with multicultural populations, high-risk locations, or high-risk functionsExperience providing pre- and post-assignment consultationsBased in the Washington, DC (DMV) areaAn active Secret US Government security clearanceAble to travel internationally at short noticeExperience supporting individuals and mission-specific teams in the aftermath of critical incidentsExperience in consulting on work-related stressSensitive to cultural differences and beliefs
The KonTerra Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
The KonTerra Group exists to support the health and effectiveness of organizations and their people. With a focus on supporting organizations working in challenging environments, we develop solutions that sharpen clarity, strengthen resilience, and incorporate learning in the workplace such as short-term counseling, critical incident management services, executive coaching, organizational resilience and more. Our government, NGO and private sector clients are diligently supported by a team of knowledgeable professionals who are passionate about the work we do.
The Opportunity
In preparation for upcoming opportunities, we are seeking licensed mental health professionals for regular full-time and part-time positions. Candidates must have demonstrated experience working in humanitarian assistance settings and/or with professionals working in that sector.
This is a hybrid role that will typically operate during Eastern Standard (EST) business hours. Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.
Required Skills and Experience:
Active mental health professional licensureA Master of Social Work degreeAt least six years providing counseling in a humanitarian context or supporting those engaged in humanitarian responseDemonstrated skills in individual counseling and group therapyExperience delivering trauma-informed counselingExperience providing psychological first aid trainingProficiency in EnglishHow your application will stand out:
Experience with multicultural populations, high-risk locations, or high-risk functionsExperience providing pre- and post-assignment consultationsBased in the Washington, DC (DMV) areaAn active Secret US Government security clearanceAble to travel internationally at short noticeExperience supporting individuals and mission-specific teams in the aftermath of critical incidentsExperience in consulting on work-related stressSensitive to cultural differences and beliefs
The KonTerra Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.