Psycotherapist Part Time Or Full Time

For more than 30 years, Médecins du Monde, a campaigning medical organization committed to international solidarity, has been caring for the most vulnerable populations at home and abroad. It has continued to highlight obstacles that exist in accessing health care and has secured sustainable improvements in health-for-all policies. Those working for this independent organisation do not solely dispense care and treatment but condemn violations of human dignity and rights and fight to improve matters for populations living in precarious situations. MdM currently works in 46 countries across all continents where it focuses on 4 priority areas: caring for the health of migrants and displaced persons, promoting sexual and reproductive health, combating HIV and reducing the harm and risks associated with drug use, crises and conflicts.     TASKS AND RESPONSABILITIES : Under the supervision of the Mental Health Coordinator, you will contribute to the protection and improvement of mental health and psychosocial wellbeing of the displaced population and the strained host population in the area of work of Medecins du Monde (Bekaa area).   Your main activities will be:   1.     To assist in coordinating mental health activities among different mental health staff and with PHC (Primary Health Care) staff Work with a multidisciplinary team on mental health issues presented in  PHC Centres and within   communities/settlements Assist in the assessment of mental health needs and proposition of interventions in association with the partner PHC Centres to improve or settle mental health coverage. Participation to the definition and the setting up of the data analysis process within the whole project and in collaboration with the partner PHC Centre. Participate in creating a mental health sheet for the health care centres; Weekly reporting on mental health activities and data collected. When required participate in regular meetings with key actors, GSMH and PHC departments; When required, participation in network/coordination meetings concerning mental health. Participation in MDM internal meetings and individual meetings with the mental health coordinator.   2.     To diagnose and treat mental health cases. Basic mental health interventions such as individual counselling and psychotherapy and group support interventions. Coordinate the case management with other staff involved in MHPSS issues.   3.      To Develop community mental health interventions Participate in defining effective and culturally appropriate  approaches and interventions on the community level Focus on information dissemination and collecting opinions to foster knowledge and self-control of people living in the community and informal settlements   4.     Sensitization and capacity building among PHC staff about mental health. Prepare awareness/training sessions about MHPSS guidelines for Primary Health Care centres; Train in cooperation with MH Coordinator the Community Health Workers and other partner’s staff involved in MHPSS issues.       5.     To utilize the referral system between community and PHC Centre as well as to secondary treatment level Develop with mobile community mental health worker referral system between community and PHC level. Utilize the referral system to secondary mental health care.   6.     Analysis, detection and reduction of risk factors influencing the mental health status at community level Explore and detect in collaboration with the program coordinator and mobile community mental health worker potential risk factors influencing mental health status of the target population. When required, coordinate with other stakeholders to reduce and/or eliminate potential risk factors.   7.     Develop and perform preventive measures for stable mental health at community and PHC Centre level Create and Implement in collaboration with the mental health team innovative preventive mental health interventions such as art therapy, psychodrama, etc.     CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Starting date: ASAP Contract: Employee – Fixed term contract Duration: Until the end of the project   SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED: You are committed to MdM’s values as an organization. You believe in concepts of equity, human rights, neutrality and impartiality. You demonstrate motivation at work. You demonstrate willingness to improve own knowledge and skills by participating in any capacity building activities. You respect each team member’s position, work and specialty. You are able to adapt to special situations or demands from supervisor. You have good coordination and communication skills are a key factor to this position. You are able to work with a team as well as to work independently.     University degree in Psychology. Master degree will be valued. Experience in clinical psychology and/or training hours is compulsory (minimum 1 year) A previous experience with NGOs is an asset. Computer skills (Microsoft word and excel)   Languages:  Arabic compulsory, English (written, spoken).     INTERESTED? Please send a CV and a cover letter to the following address: mdm.lebanon.hr@gmail.com