- Tasks and duties
- The psychotherapist should follow up with other MH team members providing guidance for the case managers when needed and coordinating with the psychiatrist about non-pharmacological interventions needed.
- Complete the appropriate intake, assessment, and ongoing monitoring in accordance with the policies and procedures for each consultation
- Provide appropriate psychotherapeutic treatment and psychosocial support to patients
- Provide appropriate diagnostic services to patients in need
- Coordinate with the mental health team (social workers, psychiatrist, mental health coordinator) on the implementation of all interventions and activities.
- Refer patients in need to the psychiatrist by filling the referral form.
- In collaboration with the mental health team, explore and detect potential risk factors influencing mental health status of the target population
- Reporting on mental health activities and data collected.
- When required participate in regular meetings.
- Attend relevant capacity building activities
- Report to the MH Coordinator any challenges faced and suggest solutions.
- Report on success stories.
- Act as a team member in the PHC and refer to the head of center for any issues
- Assessment skills:
- Ability to provide structured clinical assessments and clear
- case formulation
- Ability to recognize mental health priority conditions as per the mhGAP
- Ability to use standardized assessment tools
- Management skills:
- Ability to developing a consistent and acceptable treatment plan with clear objectives
- Skilled in at least one evidenced-based psychotherapy approach
- Using different relaxation & stress management techniques
- Monitoring and evaluating the psychological progress of the patient
- Experience providing clinical supervision or leading trainings is a plus
- Skilled in or willing to build their capacity and knowledge in:
- Developing family-centered, goal and strength focused
- Recovery oriented care plan
- Mental health in complex emergencies (IASC guidelines, Psychological First Aid, mhGAP…)
- Biopsychosocial model in mental health
- Community-based approach in mental health
- Human rights-based approach in mental health
- Evidence-based approach in mental health (e.g., IPT, CBT,TF-CBT, EMDR)
- Knowledge about the predictable stresses of humanitarian aid work and the policies and practices needed to mitigate them
Intervention Sectors
Mental Health
Location
- Lebanon
- South Lebanon
- Tyr (Sour)
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
800 to 1200 (USD)
Contract Type
Full Time
Application Submission Guidelines
Please mention the title of the position you are applying for in the subject of your email.
- Amel Association International is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, color or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
- Amel has a Zero Tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, and sexual harassment: Candidates will not be considered for employment with Amel if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts.
Requires a Cover Letter?
Yes
Experience Requirements
5 to 10 years
Education Degree
Masters Degree
Education Degree Details
MA or PhD in Psychotherapy. License to practice from the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health.
• Amel Association International is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, color or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
• Amel has a Zero Tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, and sexual harassment: Candidates will not be considered for employment with Amel if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts.
• Amel Association International is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, color or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
• Amel has a Zero Tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, and sexual harassment: Candidates will not be considered for employment with Amel if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts.
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Basic
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No