Child Psychologist At Interim Alternative Care Centre For Syrian Children

Position:             Child Psychologist/Psychotherapist Location:            Interim Alternative Care Centre for Syrian Refugee Children in Bekaa We are seeking a psychologist/psychotherapist  for the Emergency Response Programme (ERP) dedicated to Syrian refugee children at risk in Lebanon.  The contract is initially for six months with the possibility of extension depending on the needs and funds. This post is based at the interim care centre in Bekaa. The emergency response project has been running since March 2014. The main activities have been the running of an interim alternative care centre (IACC) for Syrian refugee children at risk and psycho-social, awareness and empowerment activities for Syrian children and women. In the IACC, the children benefit from full-time care, non-formal education and psychological support. The psychologist will be mainly focused on the IACC. Position summary: The role of the child psychologist is essential in securing support for children who are residing in the IACC and their caregivers, educators and other staff members. The child psychologist reports directly to the Centre Director and works in close coordination with the case workers and educators of the IACC. This position ensures quality care for children within the Emergency Response of SOS Children’s Village. Tasks Include, but are not limited to: Case identification, intervention and follow-up: Provide psychological support to our target group according to SOS Children’s Villages International principles and policies. Diagnose, intervene and follow up on the psychological situation of the child (using a variety of psychological  assessment scales for diagnoses and intervention) Identify the several types of traumatic experiences in the child’s history. Directly report and collaborate with the case workers team and the centre director. Draft psychological evaluation with relevant clinical impressions and recommendations. Conduct weekly counseling sessions for the children (individual and group sessions):  examine the role of the traumatic experience in the context of the child’s life, currently and historically and enhance the child’s coping mechanisms. In collaboration with the case workers, support and monitor the integration of separated and unaccompanied children to be placed in long-term institutional care or other structures. When needed, propose strategical action plans regarding the child. 2. Psycho-educational support:   Support the implementation of psycho-education activities within the target group. Facilitate relationships between the children and the educators. Help in organizing psycho-social activities and awareness sessions for the children. Class observation and follow up with the educators regarding specific challenging cases. Ensure proper integration for the child within the center: Guide and support the children and engage them progressively in their child development plan. Participate in the weekly meetings of the educators and case management staff. Conduct training and provide support for SOS caregivers and other staff members on psychological child development. Participate in the capacity building of the SOS emergency team on issues related to child protection (policies and procedures)   Qualifications: Masters degree in psychology Minimum 1 year relevant experience in traumatic situations with children or in NGO Having undergone personal psychotherapy Having undergone supervision hours of specific cases Fluency in both English and Arabic Follow SOS team policies by laws Ability to work under pressure in a team environment Ability to work with patients from different backgrounds Reporting, analytical and communication skills Personal skills: great level of independence, active problem solver and being able to work in a challenging environment