The Psychiatrist will be responsible for providing mental health services for beneficiaries as well as supporting PHCC Staff with mental health screening and assessment.
The psychiatrist must visit the PHCC once per week.The PHCC is open from Monday to Friday from 8 a.m till 2 p.m and Saturday from 8 a.m till 12 p.m.
Responsibilities and Essential Functions
- Provide mental health specialized services and consultations at the PHCCs.
- Provide structured clinical assessments and clear case formulation and usage of ICD10 terminology.
- Collect data from beneficiaries and fill out the necessary forms for each session conducted.
- Ensure efficient data collection by filling in the Mental Health database on a daily basis for each beneficiary.
- Develop a consistent and acceptable treatment plan with clear objectives and refer patients to other professionals when needed.
- Abide by the recommended MOPH list of psychotropic and neurological medications for prescriptions.
- Monitor and evaluate the psychological progress of the beneficiary.
- Make necessary and timely referrals when needed, respecting confidentiality and the beneficiary’s right.
- Hold regular meetings with the mental health team to follow up on the beneficiaries’ status and psychosocial intervention.
- Provide Clinical supervision and lead trainings and support for PHC staff when necessary.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications
- Knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Good organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated and initiative taker.
- Good report writing skills.
- Ability to communicate with vulnerable populations.
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Advanced knowledge in psychosocial / psychological interventions
- Dynamic personality
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet use
- Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English; French is a plus.
Education and experience:
- Medical degree required - MD in Psychiatry, with Psychiatry degree registered at the Lebanese Order of Psychiatrist
- 1-3 years of work experience
- Previous experience in NGO and humanitarian field is an advantage
- Previous experience in working with children and vulnerable populations is an advantage
Intervention Sectors
Mental Health
Location
- Lebanon
- South Lebanon
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
800 to 1200 (USD)
Contract Type
Part Time
Application Submission Guidelines
Please send your CV and Cover Letter mentioning the position in the subject of your email. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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
2 to 3 years
Education Degree
Other
Education Degree Details
Medical degree required - MD in Psychiatry, with Psychiatry degree registered at the Lebanese Order of Psychiatrist
Arabic
Fluent
English
Excellent
French
Basic
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No