Psychiatrist - Bekaa

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Collect information concerning the patient medical and psychiatric history, his/her family psychiatric history and the history of his/her current psychiatric episode. Information can be collected from the patient him/her self and/or from his/her family, relatives, general practitioner…   Interview the patient to assess his/her general physical condition, and refer when needed for a more in depth medical evaluation Order, when needed, laboratory, imagery or other special diagnostic tools, and follow up of the results Determine the nature and extent of his/her mental disorder, and suggest an appropriate treatment accordingly. Treat or direct treatment of patient, utilizing variety of psychotherapeutic methods and medications. Respect when prescribing, as much as possible, the essential list of psychiatric medication. Psycho educate patient and his family Follow up on the treatment evaluating the response to medication and the possible side effects. Modify the treatment accordingly Discharge patient from the program and refer him for the continuity of his treatment when stabilization is done. Keep track of patient numbers/cases through IMC outpatient records, to be submitted at the end of every month. Attend weekly or biweekly meetings including the technical meeting with the rest of the multidisciplinary team or case management team. Reports directly to IMC MHPSS Senior officer. Coordinate with IMC MH technical Advisor and MH coordinator for technical support and follow up. IMC psychiatrist can refer patients to the hospital when needed upon consultation with the IMC MH Technical Advisor and based on the approval of both the MH Advisor and MH Coordinator. Conduct on the job supervision observation for primary health care providers along with the trainer. Attend regular meetings, working sessions and trainings organized by IMC. Take part in research activities, mapping exercises or assessments based on mutual consensus with the IMC management team.   Deliverables: To submit the Monthly Summaries and Outpatient Records at the end of every month   Qualifications: Licensed Psychiatrist. Completed all necessary registration with the MoPH and LOP. Specialized Trainings are a plus. Fluent in spoken Arabic. Previous NGO experience is a plus. Personal interest in humanitarian work. Willing to adhere to clinic schedule. Good communication and teamwork skills.