Psychologist

Job Title: Psychologist

General Information about Fraternity Association:

Fraternity Association for Social and Cultural Work was established in 2000. Fraternity Association is a non-profit organization that aims at protecting and building resilience of Palestinian, Syrian and Lebanese children and youth through developing their skills, abilities and attitudes.

Job Title: Psychologist

Working Days: 4 to 5 days per month 

• Contract Type: Part time

• Salary Range: 100 $ per day (4 to 5 days per month)

• Period of Employment: 9 months – Contractual

• NGO Address: El Buss Palestinian camp, Tyre
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Project Description: 

Fraternity Association is looking for an experienced and motivated Psychologist to join their team. He/She will be an active member in BRAVE Project - Building Resilient and Vibrant Environments - that is being implemented by the Arab Resource Center for Popular Arts (ARCPA/AL-JANA) – as a Lead Organization – with the support of UNICEF. The project is being implemented all across Lebanon with 6 local sub-partners.  The objectives are:

1.  To build the capacities and skills of children, youths, CSOs, and caregivers in marginalized societies in Lebanon.
2. To promote tolerance and acceptance among host communities and all different communities residing in Lebanon.

BRAVE activities reaches out to all regions through the active collaboration of the implementing partners, and in cooperation with a network of organizations working among marginalized communities in Lebanon, mainly Palestinian camps and gatherings.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide structured clinical assessments and clear case formulation: Assess the needs of the beneficiaries on the cognitive, behavioral, emotional levels.
• Use standardized assessment tools
• Develop a consistent and acceptable treatment plan with clear objectives in relevance to the need assessment with a logical and consistent timeframe that includes estimated dates for case evaluation, closure and post-support check-up.
• Monitoring and evaluating the psychological progress of the client.
• Maintain irreproachable levels of confidentiality.
• Work directly with the social worker and the PSS coordinator to develop intervention plans and follow-ups at the home level.
• Complete intake assessments, evaluations, treatment recommendations, reviews, and other documentation as necessary.
• Report regularly to SHAHD’s PSS coordinator.
• Participate in all internal and external meetings scheduled by the core PSS team or by the Lead partner.
• Participate in all relevant internal trainings scheduled by the organization.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology.
• Obtained a Lebanese colloquium certificate for clinical psychologists – or- Obtained a License to practice the clinical psychology profession from the Ministry of Public Health.
• Specialized Trainings are a plus.
• Fluent in spoken Arabic and good knowledge of English language.
• Previous NGO experience is a plus.
• Personal interest in educational and mental health issues.
• Willing to adhere to clinical schedules.

Competencies

• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to develop reports with the patients.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, Interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, Patience, Trustworthiness, Empathy, Analytical skills and Critical thinking.
• Cultural sensitivity.

Ability to adhere to ethical considerations and principles with regarding work with marginalized communities.

Application Guideline:

Please submit your resume and a cover/motivational letter to: (hr-fraternity-association@outlook.com)

Contact person: (01/455441)

Deadline for application: Saturday, 5 February 2022 (Beirut Time)