Therapist for Ratanak International
| For : | Cambodian Only |
| Categories : | Health/Medical, Social Work |
| Schedule : | Full time job |
| Sex : | Male, Female |
| Location : | Phnom Penh |
| Hiring : | 1 Position |
| Closing Date : | 16th September 2026 |
| Salary : |
$540
|
| Experience : | Minimum 3 years |
| Degree : | Bachelor |
Ratanak International is a Christian organization based in Canada, for over 30 years, working in Cambodia to support individuals and communities vulnerable to human trafficking and unsafe migration. Through community-based approaches, Ratanak partners with churches, communities, and local stakeholders to promote safe livelihoods, dignity, and long-term transformation.
Ratanak International is seeking for a therapist. This position will provide therapeutic support to survivors and lead them positively through trauma and achieve their improvement in emotional well-being.
- Overseeing the cases assigned by the therapy supervisor and keeping the cases accountable with their progress and update regularly, following the internal monitoring guide.
- Data tracking is well prepared and noted weekly for report purposes.
- Update the highlight, challenge, and solution and propose changes during the team meeting and in line with Terms of Reference (ToR) in Ratanak.
- Facilitate the assigned case by providing the survivors' needs through the treatment plan and processing their emotional transformation and traumatized journey.
- Ensure that all cases are identified by their symptoms via the psycho-assessment and consent before the early plan begins.
- Provide therapy treatment as individual, group, and family support services regularly in line with the internal guidelines, procedures, and model of practice.
- Lead the case conference to evaluate the case progress and update the relevant team and seek final support from line management.
- Ensure that the implementation of adjustments to procedures and regulations is applied accordingly and approved.
- Coordinate joint planning, travelling and case monitoring according to the agreed action plan.
- Open to accepting any task assigned by line management within the project SCOP.
- Coordinate and support the project team for the best interest of survivors.
- Aware of weekend tasks that are required once a month for the therapy session and support the team.
- Coordinate and deliver psycho-assessments of survivors' needs and assessments of family/ community situations with respect to emotional and social issues.
- Ensure that planned interventions involving other staff or agencies are carried out, supporting survivors with legal, police, and other meetings as required.
- Actively engage with partner agencies who provide therapeutic services, including coordination meetings and regular updates. Address any gaps in survivor care and services.
- Engage in ongoing personal development to ensure best practice in therapeutic work and management of self and workload.
- Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, or a related field.
- Experience working with traumatized people and know how to apply the practical counselling tools for 3 years as a minimum
- Experience working with survivors of trafficking for 2 years as a minimum
- Leading group and family therapy with initiative tools for 1 year as a minimum
- Relevant professional training or certification in counselling, psychotherapy, or trauma care.
- Experience working under pressure and positively addressing issues
- Experience working with NGOs/Mental Health Clinics.
- Educated in the use of PC and social platforms.
- Psychosocial and emotional assessment and case planning.
- Individual and group counselling/therapy using appropriate therapeutic approaches.
- Strong knowledge of trauma-informed and survivor-centered care.
- Ability to monitor client progress, document case information, and adjust interventions.
- Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, professional ethics, and referral processes.
- Empathy, patience, and active listening.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Emotional maturity and professional boundaries.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration.
- Self-awareness, resilience, and willingness to learn.
- Experience and knowledge of trafficking and exploitation issues.
- At least 2 years of active membership in a church community.
- Experience working with survivors in a residential, center, and community setting.
If the job description above matches your skills, experience, and interest, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Please email us with your CV and a cover letter explaining how you meet the requirements. Please do not include certificates or other documents at this stage.
If you have any questions about the position, please contact us at the same email address or phone number.
We value all applications, but we will only contact those shortlisted for an interview.
Thanks, From Khmer Online Jobs Team
| Organization : | Ratanak International |
| Email : | jobs@ratanak.org |
| Address : | #1281, St. 1982, Sangkat Phnom Penh Thmei, Khan Sen Sok, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| Website : |
http://www.ratanak.org |
