Psychologist for MH Integration-Beqaa

Main responsibilities:

Main responsibilities and activities of the psychologist can change according to the organization of the work and to the composition of the team.

Main activities:

  1. Facilitate and monitor the integration of MHPSS related services into PHCC (Primary Health Care Centers).
  • Assess the needs of PHCCs staff trained on mhGAP for MHPSS capacity-building.
  • Design and implement a capacity-building action plan for the PHCC staff to improve their ability to provide MHPSS services, including providing sensitization/training sessions on different topics.
  • Regularly coordinate with the social worker/case manager for the implementation of training and capacity-building activities.
  • Provide on the job-coaching and guidance to the PHCC staff in the implementation of MHPSS services.
  • Facilitate case discussions with PHCC staff to provide guidance and supervision.
  • Monitor the quality of the implementation of MHPSS services by the PHCC staff
  • Monitor, in collaboration with the social worker, the filling of the tools by the PHCCs staff
  • Participate in the trainings of integration of MHPSS into PHCCs in close cooperation with Medical team and GBV.
  1. Actively participate in the development and implementation of psycho-social activities, including group support.
  • Design psychosocial activities based on the community needs, including support group curriculum and SOPs to be implemented in the community and in the PHCC.
  • Implement in collaboration of the social worker support groups and other psychosocial activities in the community and in the PHCC.
  • Use the set tools and SOPs to monitor the progress of the psychosocial activities.
  1. Contribution to awareness raising activities in the community and the PHCC,
  • Contribute to the preparation of awareness sessions and material about MHPSS
  • Support the social worker in the provision of awareness sessions in the waiting areas of PHCs
  • Support in the training of the outreach team and other stakeholders on MHPSS issues.
  1. Support in the utilization of the referral system between community, PHCC and specialized services.
  • Assist in the development of effective referral systems between the PHCC and specialized services.
  1. Assist in the development and implementation of preventive activities, and various events related to MHPSS.
  • Contribute to the assessment of the MHPSS needs in the community
  • Contribute to the development of new MHPSS activities
  • Contribute to the organization of various events related to MHPSS
  1. Reporting, meetings and documentation
  • Daily data collection and entry, respecting deadlines.
  • Monthly reporting MHPSS activities.
  • Participate in and take the minutes of internal meetings and individual meetings.
  • Participate in regular meetings with key actors, NGOs/INGOs and PHC, hospital.
  • Participate in network/coordination meetings concerning mental health, while maintaining accurate coordination with the CMHC supervisor.
  • Participate in internal MDM meetings (all staff meeting, team meetings

Behaviour:

  • To behave with self-restraint at all times and respect the dignity and confidentiality of the beneficiaries.
  • To be able to work as part of a team and participate in all activities of the mental health unit.
  • To believe in concepts of equity, human rights, neutrality and impartiality.
  • Demonstrate motivation at work.
  • Demonstrate willingness to improve own knowledge and skills by participating in any capacity building activities.
  • Respect each team member’s position, work and specialty.
  • Adapt to special situations or demands from supervisor. (flexibility).
  • Respect different cultures.

 

 

Intervention Sectors
Health
Mental Health
Location
  • Lebanon
  • Beqaa
Application Deadline
Organisation
Médecins Du Monde - France
Salary Range
800 to 1200 (USD)
Contract Type
Part Time
Application Submission Guidelines

Applicants should send their CV recruitment.lebanon@medecinsdumonde.net with the subject reference "PSY/BEK" (CVs without this subject line will not be considered). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.HR

MdM is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, age, or disability unrelated to job requirements.

Requires a Cover Letter?
No
Experience Requirements
2 to 3 years
Education Degree
Masters Degree
Education Degree Details
Requested Competence/Skills/Profile

 MA in Clinical Psychology
 Holds a MoPH License to practice
 2 to 3 years of experience in clinical psychology
 Experience in working with NGO is preferred.
 Experience in working with PHCCs is preferred.
 Experience in providing training is preferred
 Believes in a comprehensive and holistic approach towards mental health.
 Arabic and English languages are mandatory.
 Excellence in organizing, planning and prioritizing tasks.
 Ability to identify strengths and weakness and in proposing shared solutions for the continuous improvement of providing quality services.
 Strong ability to observe, analyse, report and take initiative.
 Ability to work with a team as well as to work independently.
 Ability to seek, collect, and critically analyse data and information needed to achieve the tasks.
 Clear commitment in the project thematic.
 Ability to communicate any technical or non-technical topic with clarity and to share any important project information with the team.
 Proficiency with Microsoft word and excel.
 Ability to self-reflect on your work, to recognize what needs improvement and to propose solutions.

Arabic
Basic
English
Fluent
French
Basic
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No