Protection Officer (Psychologist)

DRC has been responding to various humanitarian crises in Lebanon since 2004, working with Palestinian, Iraqi and Syrian refugees. DRC received registration from the Ministry of Interior in 2011, and since then has focused primarily on responding to the Syrian refugee crisis in Lebanon and the resulting impact on Lebanese host community. DRC Lebanon’s focus is to ensure that we are able to respond to critical emerging humanitarian needs whilst improve the living conditions of displacement-affected populations and contribute to the achievement of durable solutions.   With an annual portfolio of $12million, and with approximately 200+ staff,  DRC is focusing its response in protection and economic recovery (Ec-Rec) sector in Bekka, North Lebanon and Beirut. DRC is also contributing to the evidence base and coordination structures in country through our Evidence Generation and referral information management (RIMs) teams 

About the job 

The role of the psychologist entails working alongside outreach volunteers in order to supervise and support them in providing community-based PSS in their communities. Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Contribute in the selection of the OVs based on pre-determined criteria, provide them with an introduction on MHPSS and ensure that the OVs are aware and practicing self-care
• Conduct an individual assessment of each OV to determine the capacities, skills and mental health well-being, and support in training and coaching of the Ovs.
• Conduct group assessments or focus group discussions with OVs to learn about the challenges they encounter, coping mechanisms, suggested solutions and their understanding of MHPSS and self-care
• Conduct a refresher on safe-identification and referral of cases in need of mental health services
• Identify profiles of cases to be handled by OVs as part of their implementation of group PM+
• Suggest the number of persons each OV should conduct group PM+ with per session and per week/per month  
• Draft the supervision flow and referral process between the psychologist, case manager, OV coordinator and OV, and the supported cases  
• Follow up with a select number of Outreach volunteers on the project implementation
• Provide ongoing technical support and supervision to the volunteers and team
• Coordinate with CM team and other actors on the identification of cases (based on agreed on criteria or profiles)
• Consult with CM team on their cases when relevant
• Ensure timely reporting of the activities implemented
• Actively participate and contribute to Mental Health and psychosocial support, child protection, GBV and other relevant coordination mechanisms as requested by the protection team leader. Share relevant information and action points with the protection TL and CP/GBV officers and coordinators when applicable
• Remain abreast of SOPs and best practices at the field, the national and global level
• Identify cases requiring psychiatric mental health services and refer to the appropriate actors. Coordinate with these service providers to adapt the therapeutic plan of the client accordingly
• Complete documenting and monitoring tools relevant to the activities implemented
• Contribute to the maintenance of an up-to-date service mapping of the service providers operating in the area and ensure that caseworkers are informed about the available services

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have a Bachelor/Degree in clinical psychology. we also expect the following:

Required

• 2 years experience in mental health service provision
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, respect, non-discrimination and safety of client at all times
• Excellent knowledge of GBV, child protection and PSS basic principles
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel)
• Ability to provide technical support, trainings and supervision to case workers
• High degree of adaptability and flexibility; Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Teamwork, collaboration, Planning and Organizing
• Have a License to practice
• Fluency in Arabic is a must

Desirable

• Ability to communicate and write clearly in English is a plus

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies: 

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. 
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback. 
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. 
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly. 
• Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

• Contract length: until the 31th December 2022
• Band/Level: H
• Duty Station: North
• Start date: First of May 2022
• Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact lbn-jobs@drc.ngo.