Psychologist

Job Description:

Provide guidance and work closely with the social workers (CM/PSS) through mobile units to enhance the mental health of the beneficiaries under counselling and/or treatment, as well as those benefiting from psychosocial support by social workers

Provide individual counselling;

Refer cases to authorities that requires a transfer;

Protection monitoring (identified violations)  documenting and referring situations of concerns to social workers for reporting;

Provide other activities as deem fit;

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Psychology

Two to Three years of experience

Ability to provide structured clinical assessments and clear action plan

Ability to recognize mental health priority conditions as per the mhGAP

Demonstrating a high level of cultural sensitivity, professionalism, politeness and objectivity when dealing with the beneficiaries under all circumstances.

Quality, monitoring and reporting

Cultural Sensitivity

Good communication and facilitation skills

Self-management

Mission orientation

Teamwork

English and Arabic (written, read and spoken - not mandatory)

Basic Computer Skills

Availability of own car

Flexible, proactive, problem solver, team player, trustworthy, and willing to accommodate for difficult and unexpected situations

Professional Standards:

All recruited staff are required to adhere to SHEILDs Personnel PSEA policy and practices with respect to child protection minimum standards, code of conduct, code of ethics, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.