Part time Psychologist

Contract duration: 06/2020-07/2020 120 hours  (15 working days )

Work place: Tripoli, Lebanon

Payment: according to budget rate

Work description:

• Evaluates psychosocial and mental health needs of children, youth and caregivers who were referred or self-referred to the psychologist
• Provides therapeutic support for children, youth and care-givers through individual or group sessions,
• Identifies cases requiring psychiatric help or other special assistance and supports the referral by the social worker to external organisations
• Contribute to the creation of solid and functional intervention plan and internal mechanisms to apply in the educational center together with the rest of the protection team
• Contribute to the capacity building of the staff on psychosocial and protection needs
• Further integrate psychosocial support in children and youth curriculum as well as recreational activities carried out for children
• Assists with other relevant activities which may be identified towards an improvement of the learning environment within and outside of the educational center

Required educational level, qualification and skills:

• Graduate of higher education (e.g. master) from psychology or other relevant degrees
• At least 3 years of experience as a psychologist working with children from vulnerable communities
• Fluency in Arabic and English as an asset.  
• Excellent communication (also within project team), observation and analytical skills
• Being able to work individually and professionally
• Being able to adapt to cultural context and follow the vision, values and principles of SEED and People in Need Slovakia