Psychotherapist in Bekaa

RDFL is seeking a psychotherapist to provide specialized services and individual psychological support for people with moderate to severe mental and/or emotional disorders in the different areas of intervention. Provide technical support to protection staff to implement sound psychosocial support (PSS) activities for children and adults.

Description:

● Assist protection cases with identified mental or emotional disorders referred internally or externally

● Conduct case-by-case needs assessments for the diagnosis of psychological disorders and identification of treatment and therapy

● Develop individual assistance plans and conduct psychological counselling utilizing various techniques

● Document progress on cases, maintain strict protocols for confidentiality and consent, and ensure that data protection protocols are respected

● Establish and maintain collaborative relations with relevant partners and other project stakeholders working in the project areas

● Proactively participate in relevant coordination meetings, as requested by the supervisor

Requirements:

● University degree in Psychology

● Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience, including at least one year in an NGO

● Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook)

● Analytical and reporting skills

● Respect and adherence to protection principles

● Capacity to work under pressure, flexibility

● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

● Proficiency in English (written and spoken)

● Fluency in local language (written and spoken)

● Provide group and individual counselling sessions, according to identified needs

● Facilitate internal training to protection staff on the provision of basic psychosocial counselling as part of the case management

● Facilitate training for internal protection staff and communities on psychosocial first aid (PFA)

● Strengthen community-based psychosocial support and peer support group activities

● Work in close collaboration with technical staff (Protection Coordinator and Protection Officer) for the development of the project’s overall PSS component

● Provide coaching and support to the field staff in the implementation of structured PSS activities

● Carry out all tasks respecting key protection principles, including but not limited to: do no harm, non-discrimination, confidentiality, accountability and need-to-know principles

● Support the Protection Coordinator in developing and/or updating protection tools and training materials in order to meet projects requirements

● Support Project Manager/ Programme Manager/Head of Base in developing required donor reports, providing relevant insights on protection-related issues