Re-advertised: Psychotherapist-Bekaa

SAMS is looking for a licensed psychotherapist to provide direct consultation and services to refugees
and host community suffering from psychological conditions related to living through armed conflict,
natural or man-made disaster, in addition to the provision of technical expertise to the MHPSS staff on
the set-up, implementation and/or evaluation of appropriate psychosocial interventions. Activities can
also include training, and supervision.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
 Provision of individual, family and group counselling and therapy sessions
 Mental health assessment, diagnosis and care provision for adults, adolescents and children as
per a treatment plan developed for each beneficiary.
 Conduct remote sessions if needed due to COVID-19 pandemic or other barriers for in person
sessions.
 Participate in the development and implementation of PSS activities with a focus on community-
based psycho-social programs
 Coordinating with the PSS team social workers regarding the provision of additional supportive
services to the beneficiaries (health services, vocational training opportunity, educational
activities)
 Offering possibilities and liaison for referrals to different specialized settings if/when needed
and
 Aid in the development and monitoring of beneficiaries’ improvement measures and indicators
 Preparing monthly and quarterly reports in collaboration with the PSS Team.
 Offering trainings to staff on how to identify signs of psychological vulnerabilities, how to work
with youth, children and adults with psychosocial difficulties, and when to refer to the PSS
Team.
 Offering assistance to staff members when needed including guidance and self-care.
 Preparing workshops and awareness sessions needed for different stakeholders.
 Attending Mental Health working groups and relevant meetings on the regional and national
levels.
 Participate in the team networking with SAMS MHPSS teams in other countries to exchange
successful interventions and experiences
 Networking with Lebanese mental health community to stay updated on workshops offered,
possible referral options, and latest findings.
 Other tasks as required and agreed on.