Clinical Psychologist

Main Purpose Provide psychological support to patients, particularly children, according to MSF principles and protocols in order to improve the patients’ mental health. Accountabilities Carry out evaluation of psychological and mental health needs of patients, elaborate a diagnosis and establish a plan of treatment Provide psychological support and psychotherapy sessions (individual, family, group) to patients, including children, according to MSF protocols and objectives to improve their mental health Assess need for psychiatric care and refer the patient to the psychiatrist if deemed necessary. Insure proper follow up of patient with psychiatrist and good communication with the psychiatrist around patient care. Implement the Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) protocol when such cases are detected Insure that all patient information is kept confidential, and manage patient files according to protocol Refer patients to the social worker when services by other health professionals are deemed necessary in order to provide the most appropriate treatment Refer patients to the medical team when medical issues are detected and insure proper communication with the medical team around referred cases Insure good communication and collaboration with all departments through case discussions, attending team meetings and conducting trainings Assist and train MSF staff members for awareness and proper referral purposes. Train staff of local NGO’s, whenever the need has been identified, for capacity building purposes and/or proper detection and referral to MSF Routine data collection, analysis, and documentation according to the requirements of the management teams and of the project/mission Inform the supervisor about any issues or problems that may arise related to patients’ treatment in order to provide the best possible care Attend all MH weekly and monthly meetings Participate in case presentation and support team members around cases discussed