Therapist/Psychologist Volunteer
Your tasks
We are seeking passionate and qualified Therapist Volunteers to support individuals experiencing emotional distress through our digital platform. Volunteers will provide safe, empathetic, and ethical mental health support, working alongside our AI tools and community programs to ensure timely and accessible care.
- Provide one-on-one virtual therapy sessions (chat, voice, or video)
- Conduct basic mental health assessments and screenings
- Support early identification of conditions such as anxiety, depression, and stress
- Offer psychoeducation and coping strategies to users
- Escalate high-risk cases (e.g., suicidal ideation) according to protocol
- Collaborate with the FriendnPal clinical and operations team
- Maintain accurate session notes and documentation
- Adhere to all ethical, confidentiality, and safeguarding standards
- Sign confidentiality and data protection agreements
- Adhere to ethical clinical standards
- Follow escalation protocols for high-risk users
Requirements
Qualifications & Requirements
- Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Psychiatry, or related field
- Licensed or in advanced stages of professional certification (preferred)
- Experience in mental health support, counseling, or therapy
- Strong understanding of trauma-informed care and crisis response
- Excellent communication and empathy skills
- Ability to work with diverse and underserved populations
- Access to a stable internet connection and digital tools
Preferred Skills
- Experience working in low-resource or community health settings
- Familiarity with digital health or teletherapy platforms
- Multilingual abilities (especially African or MENA languages)
- Experience supporting youth, women, or vulnerable populations
What we offer
- Opportunity to make real social impact at scale
- Experience working at the intersection of AI, mental health, and global health
- Access to training, supervision, and professional development
- Certificate of contribution and recommendation (based on performance)
- Opportunity to transition into paid roles as the organization grows