Psychologist - West Bekaa

Assignment The psychologist will be based in the area where psychosocial activities are organized. He/She will be assigned to Child Protection project which is part of an Emergency Response for Syrian refugees. The psychologist will be assigned to provide expertise on mental health issues to local staff (mainly animators) and direct psychological support to the beneficiaries (children and parents). He/She will work on a part time basis (9 hours/week) with the exact working schedule to be agreed with the Emergency Team.   Tasks and duties   Task # 1- Identification and referral mechanism -      Identify the psychological and medical needs of the beneficiaries and their families -      Identify protection concerns (distress, SGBV, domestic violence) and provide psychosocial support to cases of concern -      Provide guidance to the Animators and Social Worker working in the project on common cases and implement with them a protection referral mechanism -      Work directly with the Social Worker to develop intervention plans and follow up at the family level.   Task # 2 –Direct Psychological support -          Provide adequate psychotherapy and psychological support to the children enrolled in our Child Protection program and to their parents according to the need identified -          Keep track of patient numbers/cases -          Make necessary and timely referrals when necessary. -          Complete intake assessments, evaluations, treatment recommendations, reviews, and other documentation as necessary.   Task # 3- Other -      Prepare and conduct, in coordination with the Social Worker, Awareness Sessions on Child Protection issues, adressed to the direct beneficiaries and their families or caregivers. -       Coordinate with local actors and interact with various authorities -      Participate in trainings, internal and interagency meetings. -      Work in team with the Social Worker, the teachers and animators. -      Fill weekly and monthly reports about the cases, referrals, follow-up, etc. of the cases encountered.