Clinical Psychologist

Clinical Psychologist Khenshara, Metn region, Lebanon We are seeking a Consultant Clinical Psychologist to provide mental health services for unaccompanied or separated refugee children who have fled the current war in Syria. The need is initially for six months, with the possibility of extension. This post is based at the Temporary shelter/Community centre of Khenshara, in the Metn region in Mount Lebanon (30 km north east of Beirut). The clinical psychologist will work closely with the Centre Manager and other experts to provide fully support for Syrian children at risk and their caregivers to overcome traumas of the war and accompany them in a transitional phase waiting to be referred to a more permanent care setting. She/he works in good collaboration with other departments, and reports the activity of its service. Our work in Khenshara is generously funded by the Hermann-Gmeiner-Fonds Deutschland. This post will appeal to those with a passion for helping children. You will bring experience of clinical services in Lebanon, preferably with Syrian refugees and have expertise in the rehabilitation sector with additional knowledge and practice in child development. You will be familiar with and keen to interact with colleagues from the public health services sector and other NGOs. Responsibilities: Assessing needs, abilities or behavior using a variety of methods, including psychometric tests, interviews and direct observation of behavior; Providing clinical psychological individual consultations; Participating in or organizing therapeutic and psychosocial individual and/or group activities; Counseling and supporting children and their care givers; Working in collaboration with other departments; Performing work by using, developing and/or improving the necessary work tools; Conducting trainings; Possibly visiting places where children at risk could be referred to us; Ensuring quality clinical follow-up working in a referral system with other local structures and NGOs; Collecting data from all activities and health indicators, monitoring, analysis and reporting; Ensuring good respect of confidentiality related to cases; Attending training sessions related to the subject of work and the post; Ensuring close cooperation with other actors involved in this project to build synergies in our work. Personal Specifications: Psychologists must have work experience of two years after graduation degree with expertise in clinical psychology and child development; Good knowledge of clinical management of post trauma victims and especially children; Experience in dealing with the Syrian community; Experience in dealing with national and international partners (NGOs, UNHCR, UNICEF, etc.); Excellent command of Arabic and English or French. Personal Attributes: Talent for dealing with children from a pedagogical point of view through patience and active listening - giving full attention to what children are saying, taking time to analyze and understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; Social perceptiveness - being aware of children reactions understanding why they react as they do and means of communication such as children’s drawings; Critical thinking - using logicand reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems; Organization skills, self-disciplined, flexibility; A high interest and passion for working in the rehabilitation sector with children; Comfortable working in an international environment and cross culturally; Ability to work under pressure; Ability to work as a team player, share knowledge widely, build relationships and partnerships; Ability to work with current technology such as Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook; Driving License and willingness to travel within Lebanon following security matters; Due to the nature of the post we are looking for applicants who have the right to live and work in Lebanon.