Overview
The psychologist will provide mental health and psychosocial support services, individual and group counselling and psychotherapy.
Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Provide evidence-based psychological services for clients and their families with mental health conditions and psychosocial issues.
- Engage with clinical and supportive supervision.
- Work as part of a mental health case management team along with other service providers.
- Support the delivery of trainings for staff on topics relevant to psychological practice and case management.
- Develop care plans that are individualized and mutually developed with the client.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Conduct risk assessments and advise staff on carrying out risk assessments and the development of safety plans.
- Remain up to date on evidence-based psychological interventions and advances in the field of psychology.
- Remain up to date with professional development opportunities.
- Perform other job-related duties as requested by Supervisor.
- Promote MHPSS through community-based activities.
- Reporting.
Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in psychology and / or holding a license to practice psychology is essentialExperience with an NGO (preferred)3+ years’ experience in mental health preferredMaster at least one psychotherapy techniqueKnowledge in human rights, especially as they relate to people with mental health and psychosocial concerns (preferred)Must be computer literate, proficient in the use of Microsoft OfficeExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work under pressure in low resource contextsGood ability to work in a multiethnic environmentInterest in learning and continued professional developmentArabic and English language ability is essentialExperience working with a non-governmental organization and / or with refugees (preferred)Seniority level
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