TIHUT Psychology is a psychosocial counselling and research center, dedicated to fostering emotional well-being, self-reliance, and social cohesion. The name “TIHUT” means Humbleness, reflecting our commitment to compassion, empathy, and ethical service. In principle, Tihut counselling is a prevention center, not a treatment service provider.

Tihut envisions a community where every young person grows into a self-reliant, emotionally stable, socially responsible individual, capable of making informed life decisions.

We are currently inviting applications for the role of:

Job Title: Youth Counsellor (10 positions)

As a Youth Counsellor at Tihut Psychology, you will be instrumental in supporting adolescents' emotional well-being through prevention-focused counselling. Your role will involve:

• Conducting group and individual counselling sessions that nurture resilience and self-awareness among youth

• Designing and facilitating culturally relevant psychosocial interventions in school and community settings

• Collaborating with program directors and stakeholders to tailor support strategies to youth needs

• Participating in the development of research and documentation aligned with Tihut’s core values

• Engaging in reflective supervision and continuous learning, including contributing insights to our resource materials

• Upholding ethical and empathetic service delivery in all interactions

Job Requirements

We’re looking For Someone Who:-

• Holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology with at least 2 years of professional counselling experience, or

• Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience

• Has read at least 10 books in the past year, reflecting a strong commitment to personal and intellectual growth (if you are not ready to read one book/month, please don’t apply)

• Brings passion and sensitivity in engaging with youth

• Values ethical, culturally inclusive, and trauma-informed counselling practices

• Is thoughtful, respectful, and eager to grow within a value-driven team

Behavioural Competencies:-

• Compassionate Communication: Demonstrates empathy, active listening, and respectful engagement in all client and team interactions

• Cultural Sensitivity: Upholds respect for diverse backgrounds, identities, and community values

• Ethical Judgment: Makes responsible decisions grounded in professional ethics and reflective practice

• Team Collaboration: Shares insight constructively and works with humility across roles and responsibilities

• Growth-Oriented Mindset: Seeks feedback and embraces continuous learning to enhance personal and professional growth

How To Apply

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
We believe diversity is essential to our strength and relevance in the communities we serve.

Location:- Addis Abeba
📧 To Apply: Please submit your CV and a one-page letter describing your recent reading journey and its influence on your counselling philosophy (It can be in Amharic) to tihutpsychology@gmail.com (no physical submissions)  Learn more:- www.tihutpsychology.com