Clinical Psychologist - North

Key responsibilities  

Accountability and Complexity 

Provide appropriate mental health support and/or treatment through individual counseling, group therapy, and psycho-education to all beneficiaries in need. 

 Work directly with the Social Workers to develop individualized intervention plans following the case management model and follow-up at the Education centers. 

Engage in clinical supervision to ensure cases are managed appropriately. 

Support the existing MHPSS team at PHCC level with the influx of cases.   

Visit Collective Shelters (CSs) or any field areas where MHPSS sessions are required.  

Provide PSS sessions and group support sessions for both adults and children, addressing traumatic events and promoting overall well-being.  

Deliver one-on-one, specialized sessions either in the field, at centers, or remotely, based on the needs of the participants.  

Conduct assessments of the psychological and emotional needs of individuals in emergency situations, adjusting sessions accordingly.  

Collaborate with shelter coordinators and field teams to ensure appropriate space and resources are available for conducting PSS sessions.  

Provide crisis intervention support for individuals dealing with acute emotional distress.  

Participate in awareness-raising activities about the importance of mental health during emergency situations.  

Document and report on the progress of PSS sessions and any emergent needs within the shelters or field areas 

Provide training and capacity building for shelter staff, volunteers, and field workers on Psychological First Aid (PFA) and basic mental health support, when needed.  

Ensure that participants have access to relevant mental health and psychosocial resources, including referral pathways and support services. 

Reporting and Documentation 

Report on weekly progress to the Mental Health Supervisor.  

Monitor the psychological progress of the beneficiary, review cases with the Mental Health Supervisor/ MH Coordinator, and refer cases to specialized services when required (speech therapy, psychomotor therapy, etc.) 

Support with the preparation of monthly and quarterly reports, providing detailed updates on session outcomes, challenges, and success stories.  

File documents in an organized and efficient manner to facilitate the review of cases 

Ensure efficient data collection by filling in the mental health database daily (assessment form, follow-up form) and KOBO 

Responsible for archiving required documents/reports 

Ensure efficient data collection by filling in the mental health database daily (assessment form, follow-up form) and KOBO 

Coordination: 

Coordinate with the MHPSS Supervisor and other team members to ensure the seamless delivery of sessions, aligning them with RI’s overall program goals. 

Communicate with RI’s MH team to provide updates on participants’ progress and discuss any additional support needed for specific cases. 

Work collaboratively with Social Workers to share best practices, develop session materials, and ensure a consistent approach.  

Actively participate in coordination meetings, staff meetings, and lessons learned events, sharing insights and experiences to contribute to the team’s overall learning and service improvement. 

Behavior and conduct  

Ensure adherence to Protection and Safeguarding policies, maintaining confidentiality, promoting a safe space for beneficiaries, and adhering to RI’s standards and code of conduct at all times. 

Acts with integrity and holds themselves accountable for being respectful, inclusive and professional 

Reports any concerns 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Relief International is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact. We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.

Safeguarding & Ethics

Relief International (RI) is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to RI’s Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct e-learning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

RI Values

We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality and operational independence. We affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities. We value:

Inclusiveness

Transparency and accountability

Agility and innovation

Collaboration

Sustainability