Psychologist - Education Project

Assignment The Psychologist will be based in the Education Mobile Unit, based in Khiam, and covering the ISs surrounding area (Khiam and Marjeyoun). She is assigned to an Education project which is part of Amel Emergency Response in Lebanon. The psychologist will be assigned to provide expertise on mental health issues to local staff (mainly Social Workers and Teachers) and direct psychological support to the beneficiaries (children and parents). She/he will work on a full time basis.   Tasks and duties   Task # 1- Identification and referral mechanism -      Identify the psychological and medical needs of the beneficiaries and their families. -      Identify protection concerns (distress, SGBV, domestic violence) and provide psychosocial support to cases of concern. -      Provide guidance to the Teachers and Social Worker working in the project on common cases and implement with them a protection referral mechanism. -      Work directly with the Social Worker to develop intervention plans and follow up at the family level.   Task # 2 –Direct Psychological support -        Provide adequate psychological support to the children enrolled in our Education program and to their parents according to the need identified. -        Keep track of patient numbers/cases. -        Make necessary and timely referrals when necessary. -        Complete intake assessments, evaluations, treatment recommendations, reviews, and other documentation as necessary. -        Conduct, along with the Social Worker awareness sessions on Child Protection and Parenting Skills.   Task # 3- Other -      Coordinate with local actors and interact with various authorities -      Participate in training, internal and interagency meetings. -      Work in team with the Social Worker and Teachers. -      Ensure timely reporting awareness to HQ. -      Develop the capacity of the staff on Psychological topics.