Part Time Psychologist - Lebaa

The Psychologist will provide psychological support to students through individual counseling and/or group therapies

DUTIES

Provide diagnostic services in the area of intelligence, personality, sensory motor,   achievement, and adaptive behavior to students with suspected exceptional educational needs.

Administer and interpret a variety of psychological tests and assessment instruments

Provide direct individual and group counseling services to students who are experiencing academic, social, emotional or behavioral adjustment problems.

Monitor student progress

Monitor and effectively communicate with parents about student progress and help families understand their child's learning and mental health needs

Demonstrate expertise in collecting, managing, and interpreting various types of individual and group data

Promote problem solving, anger management and conflict resolution

Reinforce positive coping skills and resilience

Promote positive peer relationships and social problem solving

Make referrals to special education if needed

Identify at risk students and school vulnerabilities

Consult and confer with teachers, staff, and families about strategies to facilitate the social and affective adjustment of students.

Refer internally and externally as needed, respecting confidentiality and the right of the beneficiary

Conduct psychosocial activities

Conduct awareness sessions with beneficiaries

Work directly with the social worker to develop intervention plans and follow up at the home level

Address needs and requests in a professional way

Report any incident or act that causes any harm to beneficiary or to others

Always respect a refusal of treatment

SKILLS

Business Skills

Adaptation to specific working conditions

Capacity to work in a team and autonomously

Capacity to work in an multidisciplinary and multicultural team

Capacity to work under high pressure

Willingness to learn new skills and/or approaches

Good capacity to interact with members of the team and different communities

Ability to maintain outstanding working relationships with external and internal sources

Ability to show initiative and take responsibility

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Specialized understanding and scientific approach to human behavior, cognitive performance, mental illness and psychosocial problems

Ability to choose, conduct and report on psychological testing and assessments for diagnosis and treatment planning (for example mental health assessments)

Ability to engage in case formulation, treatment delivery and final outcome evaluation processes

An evidence-based approach to psychological interventions (for example: cognitive behavior therapy)

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills

Computer Skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office programs

ACADEMIC EDUCATION

Master's degree in Psychology

EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

2 to 3 years of experience

Experience in the field of psychology and vulnerability/disability