Psychologist

About the job

To respond to CP & GBV concerns at a group and individual level.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• The Psychologist will provide Psychological Support to most critical identified cases (by Child Protection (CP) and Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) case workers from DRC or local partners) promoting an integrative and holistic survivor centered approach.
• Provide a clinical assessment on identified cases of persons at risk and survivors of SGBV
• Report & produce and maintain accurate records and follow up action plans of the beneficiaries (cases files and technical reports must be archived in locked and secure location, access to them should be restricted only to relevant, authorized CP and SGBV project staff)
• Psychologist will provide assistance to SGBV and CP case workers when needed
• Attend Best Interest Assessment and Determination meetings and advocate for the best interest and safety of the child when convened
• Identify cases requiring psychiatric mental health services and refer to the appropriate actors. Coordinate with these service providers to adapt the therapeutic plan of the client accordingly
• Complete documenting and monitoring tools relevant to the activities implemented
• Contribute to the maintenance of an up-to-date service mapping of the service providers operating in the area and ensure that caseworkers are informed about the available services
• Actively participate and contribute to Mental Health and psychosocial support, child protection, GBV and other relevant coordination mechanisms as requested by the protection manager. Share relevant information and action points with the protection manager and CP/GBV officers and coordinators when applicable
• Remain abreast of SOPs and best practices at the field, the national and global level

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have a Bachelor/Degree in clinical psychology. Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required

• 2-3 years of experience in mental health service provision
• Ability to provide technical support, trainings and supervision to case workers

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies: 

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. 
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback. 
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. 
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly. 
• Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

• Contract length: until end of December 2019, renewable based on funds and performance
• Band/Level: H2 equivalent to 1750 USD (based on years of experience)
• Duty Station: Tripoli or Akkar
• Start date: July 2019

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Nationals; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact dolene.khairallah@drclebanon.dk. 

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 3 July 2019

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.