Psychologist

DESCRIPTION: The psychologist will provide psychological support and counseling for beneficiaries, both on an individual and group level.

Key responsibilities of the Project Officer:

• Assess the needs of the targeted beneficiaries, in collaboration with the staff.
• Support DPNA staff to improve the quality of specialized services provided (specialized psychological services, group therapy, emotional support groups, and individual counseling) for CP survivors and individuals at risk.
• Monitor the activities (awareness and support groups) within the center and provide management advice to improve the implementation.
• Report to the Project Manager and Protection Officer any problems and training needs identified during the monitoring of the implementation of psychological activities.
• Provide general psychological feedback and progress after each psychological session to help in the case management process, while respecting client confidentiality.
• Inform the Protection Project Manager about any difficulties encountered in DPNA activities implementation;
• Be available to participate in meetings with the staff.
• Provide the Project Manager with a weekly report on the activities conducted.
• Accomplish any other assignments given by the supervisor
• Conduct support groups and individual counseling with beneficiaries.
•  Inform about cases that need mental health referral, after the basic psychological session is provided;
•  Assist in referrals to mental health agencies (psychiatric hospitals and shelters).
• Provide the facilitators with an overview of the support provided through the case management.  This overview will consist of a brief of what has been done, as well as a narrative component that explains the status of each case, challenges and opportunities, and the suggested way forward for each case
• Every week, the psychologist will provide the Protection Project Manager a plan of her/his activities during the week, to be developed in deep in the monthly report.

Requirements for position (Criteria):

Education:

• Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Clinical or Adjustment Psychology.

Competencies: (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

Professional Competencies:

• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in a clinical setting and with at least 1 NGO;
• Understanding and commitment to the child’s rights and protection;
• Experience providing individual counseling services;
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook);
• Analytical and reporting skills;

Behavioral competencies:

• High confidentiality and respect;
• Cultural awareness.
• Ability to work under pressure;
• High degree of adaptability and flexibility;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Teamwork
• Planning and Organizing
• Initiative
• Humanitarian motivation and commitment to DPNA values
• Respect for DPNA policies and procedures