Mental Health Practitioner
Haraakah | حركة · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Tailor my CV for this job — freeCompany Description Haraakah | حركة is a pioneering sports events management agency in Saudi Arabia, focused on enhancing physical activity to positively impact mental health and workplace well-being. Founded in 2021, the organization designs engaging corporate wellness programs and memorable sports experiences that help transform corporate culture. Haraakah | حركة partners with companies across diverse industries to improve employee engagement, morale, and overall health. With a proven record serving more than 150 clients, the team is committed to building healthier, happier workforces through movement-based initiatives.Role Description The Mental Health Practitioner is a full-time, on-site role based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The practitioner will provide mental health support within corporate wellness programs, including conducting assessments, offering counseling, and developing individualized care plans for employees. Day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with internal teams to integrate mental health components into sports events, workshops, and team-building activities, and delivering psychoeducational sessions that promote resilience, stress management, and emotional well-being. The role also involves monitoring participant progress, maintaining accurate and confidential records, and contributing to program design and evaluation to ensure evidence-based, culturally sensitive mental health services.Qualifications Strong foundation in Mental Health and Mental Health Care, with the ability to provide assessment, counseling, and psychoeducation.Knowledge and experience in Community Mental Health and Social Work, particularly in workplace or group settings.Academic and practical background in Psychology, including understanding of behavior, motivation, and stress-related conditions.Relevant degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related mental health field; professional licensure or registration preferred where applicable.Experience working in corporate, community, or wellness-focused environments, ideally within multicultural or regional contexts.Ability to communicate effectively in English; proficiency in Arabic is highly beneficial.Strong interpersonal skills, discretion, and commitment to ethical, person-centered, and non-discriminatory practice.Capacity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage multiple cases, and adapt mental health interventions to active, sports-based programs.