Clinical Psychologist

Work type: Fixed-term full-time (8:00 AM- 3:30 PM) Tahaddi Lebanon is a small local non-profit organization. We are focused on serving families facing extreme poverty. We operate a community-based primary care clinic and an education center for children who are denied access to formal education for social and/or economic reasons. Our main centers are located in the area of Hay el Gharbeh, a shantytown near the Sports City of Beirut. Position Summary: The psychologist will work both at the Tahaddi Health Center (THC) and at the Tahaddi Education Center (TEC). The psychologist will be responsible for providing individual counseling sessions for adults, children and their families. The psychologist will also facilitate group sessions for children or adults including Syrian displaced people.  Areas of Responsibility: Tahaddi Health Center Provide one-on-one or family-counseling sessions for individuals referred by clinical staff or social workers who have a noted mental health concern. Counsel recently-arrived families who have experienced trauma or loss. Facilitate sessions for community members about mental health issues, care, and treatment. Lead group counseling sessions to provide support in such areas as grief, stress etc. Work in close collaboration with the THC social worker on protection cases and actively participate in protection case management meetings. Liaise with the social workers on case management. Provide progress reports on a monthly basis.  Tahaddi Education Center: Counsel children whose behavior, school progress or mental and physical impairment indicate need for assistance. Organize activities to provide information, build awareness, and initiate counter actions among adolescents against high risk behavior such as violence and addiction. Organize, facilitate or animate parenting sessions for the families of the TEC children. Consult with educational staff and school team members as appropriate regarding students’ needs. Work in close collaboration with the TEC social worker on protection cases and actively participate in protection case management meetings. Observe some TEC classes noting student behavior in the classroom and student-teacher dynamics. Provide teachers with support in classroom management and advice on how to deal with specific students. Facilitate workshops with teachers on selected themes (positive discipline, child development, hyperactivity, etc.), as required. Coordinate external staff care. Run focus groups for children and parents on selected themes, as required. Liaise with the social worker on case management. Attend relevant meetings or trainings. Provide progress reports on a monthly basis. Qualifications: - Master’s degree in clinical psychology. - A minimum of two to three years post-masters professional experience. - Experience working with NGOs, and hard-to-reach groups is an asset. - Native speaker of Arabic; fluent in French or English. - Strong leadership skills including self-motivation, initiative and ability to work both independently and as part of a team. - Strong interpersonal skills including good communication and listening skills. -  Willingness to work in an economically disadvantaged community. -  Ability to manage several priorities and meet firm deadlines. -  Experience with Microsoft Office.  -  Respect for and adherence to Tahaddi’s core values of justice for all, integrity, compassion and commitment to serve deprived families with empathy and respect.