Clinical Psychologist

Main Purpose Provide psychological support to patients according to MSF principles and protocols in order to improve the patients’ mental health. Accountabilities -Carry out evaluation of psychological and mental health needs of patients, elaborate a diagnosis and establish a plan of treatment -Diagnose any psychological or psychiatric disorder and if necessary, refer the patient to the medical team in order to receive drug treatment. -Implement the Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) protocol, identify possible victims of SGBV and refer them to the medical team so that they receive the necessary treatment. -Inform the patient and his/her relatives about the possible consequences of the illness and drug treatment to follow in order to improve the patient's condition. -Provide psychological support and psychotherapy sessions (individual, family, and group sessions) to patients according to MSF protocols to improve their mental health conditions -Conduct group sessions in the community when necessary. -Refer patients to other health professionals whenever necessary in order to provide the most appropriate treatment -Assist and train staff members and resourceful people whenever necessary in order to enhance the scope of MH activities -Collect statistical and monitoring data about mental health activities -Work in close collaboration with translators in order to ensure that appropriate terminology and behavior are used during sessions. -Inform the supervisor and the medical team about any issues or problems that may arise related to patients’ treatment in order to provide the best possible solution from a medical perspective -Ensure that all patient information is kept confidential