Part Time Psychologist - Lebaa (South)

The Psychologist will provide psychological support to students through individual counseling and/or group therapies

DUTIES

• Provide diagnostic services in the area of intelligence, personality, sensory motor, achievement, and adaptive behavior to students with suspected exceptional educational needs.
• Administer and interpret a variety of psychological tests and assessment instruments
• Provide direct individual and group counseling services to students who are experiencing academic, social, emotional or behavioral adjustment problems.
• Monitor student progress
• Monitor and effectively communicate with parents about student progress and help families understand their child's learning and mental health needs
• Demonstrate expertise in collecting, managing, and interpreting various types of individual and group data
• Promote problem solving, anger management and conflict resolution
• Reinforce positive coping skills and resilience
• Promote positive peer relationships and social problem solving
• Make referrals to special education if needed
• Identify at risk students and school vulnerabilities
• Consult and confer with teachers, staff, and families about strategies to facilitate the social and affective adjustment of students.
• Refer internally and externally as needed, respecting confidentiality and the right of the beneficiary
• Conduct psychosocial activities
• Conduct awareness sessions with beneficiaries
• Work directly with the social worker to develop intervention plans and follow up at the home level
• Address needs and requests in a professional way
• Report any incident or act that causes any harm to beneficiary or to others
• Always respect a refusal of treatment

SKILLS

Business Skills

• Adaptation to specific working conditions
• Capacity to work in a team and autonomously
• Capacity to work in an multidisciplinary and multicultural team
• Capacity to work under high pressure
• Willingness to learn new skills and/or approaches
• Good capacity to interact with members of the team and different communities
• Ability to maintain outstanding working relationships with external and internal sources
• Ability to show initiative and take responsibility
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Specialized understanding and scientific approach to human behavior, cognitive performance, mental illness and psychosocial problems
• Ability to choose, conduct and report on psychological testing and assessments for diagnosis and treatment planning (for example mental health assessments)
• Ability to engage in case formulation, treatment delivery and final outcome evaluation processes
• An evidence-based approach to psychological interventions (for example: cognitive behavior therapy)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills

Computer Skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office programs

ACADEMIC EDUCATION

Master’s degree in Psychology

EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

• 2 to 5 years of experience
• Experience in the field of psychology and vulnerability/disability