Nakuru County Government is seeking to recruit a Counsellor I. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing professional psychological support to clients through intake, individual, and group counselling sessions. This role requires a dedicated professional with a background in counselling psychology and a commitment to maintaining accurate records and delivering high-quality mental health services.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Client Intake: Conducting initial assessments and intake procedures for clients seeking counselling services.
Therapeutic Intervention: Facilitating both individual and group counselling sessions to address various psychological and emotional needs.
Record Management: Keeping and maintaining appropriate and confidential records of all counselling sessions and client progress.
Administrative Support: Performing any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor to support the department's objectives.
Requirements and Qualifications
Must have served in the Grade of Counselor II for a period of at least three (3) years, OR possess a minimum of three (3) years’ relevant work experience.
Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Counselling Psychology from a recognized institution.
Completion of a Psychological Debriefing Course lasting not less than one (1) week.
Mandatory registration with the Kenya Counselling Association (KCA).
Possession of a Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply through the official Nakuru County Government recruitment portal at https://recruitment.nakuru.go.ke. Ensure all applications are submitted before the deadline on April 15, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Nakuru County Government recruitment portal: https://recruitment.nakuru.go.ke. Ensure you meet all the requirements before submitting your application.
