Clinical Psychologist

Tahaddi Lebanon is currently recruiting for the position of Clinical Psychologist. This is a part-time position which is paid hourly.   Tahaddi Lebanon is a small local non-profit organization.  We are focused on serving families facing extreme poverty. We operate two community-based primary care clinics 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 shanty town near the Sports City of Beirut.     We are looking for a mature, knowledgeable psychologist who enjoys working in a community setting and who has experience working with poor families who are facing complex social issues, including trauma.  This psychologist must be able to work well with people from varying backgrounds, and age groups, without prejudice. He/she should be comfortable working in basic facilities. __________________   Job Title:  Clinical Psychologist, Tahaddi Lebanon   Status: Part-time, 2 days per week   Position Summary: The psychologist will work both at the community health center (CHC) and at the Tahaddi Education Center (TEC). The psychologist will be responsible for providing counseling sessions for patients, students and their families.   From time to time the psychologist may facilitate group sessions for students or adult community groups.   Areas of Responsibility: Community Health Center Provide one-on-one and family counseling sessions for patients referred by clinical staff or social workers who have a noted mental health concern Counseling for recently arrived families who have experienced trauma or loss Facilitate sessions for community members about mental health issues, care and treatment Leads group counseling sessions to provide support in such areas as grief, stress, etc Tahaddi Education Center: Counsel students who's 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 Consults with educational staff and school team members as appropriate regarding student needs Qualifications: -          Trained clinical psychologist with five plus years of experience, preferably in a community setting -          Languages: Native speaker of Arabic preferred, otherwise an excellent level of spoken Arabic is necessary (Levant dialect); French and English are desirable, at least one of them at an advanced level. -          Leadership skills: Self-motivated, initiative taker, able to work both independently and in a team environment. -          Relational skills: Friendliness with all, with a positive and encouraging spirit, patience and compassion, but with clear personal boundaries. -          Willingness to work in a economically disadvantaged community and within basic facilities   Please send CV, cover letter and references to nkhouri@tahaddilebanon.org   Immediate opening