Mental Health Social Worker
To apply, qualified applicants should follow the link below:
https://forms.gle/rFhCGTVtb4jAVp2c7
No phone calls please. CVs not submitted throughout the above link will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please don’t wait for the last date to apply, as IOCC might start interviews before the deadline. Preferable that candidate resides in the areas of concern. IOCC is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a professional and diverse workforce.
IOCC has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries and staff. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, that enshrines principles of PSEA, always (both during working hours and outside work hours). Familiarization with, and adherence to, the Code of Conduct is an essential requirement of all staff, in addition to related mandatory training. All staff must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause.
The Mental Health Social Worker will be responsible for supporting mental health care staff, and meeting the unique needs of each beneficiary in the targeted areas.
Responsibilities and Essential Functions
- Conduct a full assessment of beneficiaries’ needs, including mental health needs, by filling appropriate MHPSS forms (e.g., intake form, progress form) and tools (e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7)
- Initiate case management of the case using a biopsychosocial, multi-disciplinary and community-based approach
- Maintain a professional, respectful and empathic relationship with beneficiaries and their families
- Work closely with members of the mental health team to formulate a care plan
- Follow-up regularly on beneficiaries’ care plan and all services provided.
- Act as contact person for when beneficiaries and their families require information concerning their care.
- Effectively assess, support, and follow-up on critical cases.
- Perform necessary internal and external referral in a timely manner.
- Provide basic psychosocial support and psychoeducation to beneficiaries under the advisement of the mental health professionals.
- Provide awareness raising sessions and psychoeducation sessions concerning mental health issues.
- Conduct outreach activities when needed.
- Maintain accurate records and patient files.
- Collect data, prepare, and submit timely reports.
Qualifications
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Good organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to adhere to ethical considerations and principles about work with vulnerable populations.
- Good report writing skills.
- Ability to communicate with vulnerable populations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet use.
- Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English; French is a plus.
- Experience
- 2-3 years of work experience, preferably in mental health setting.
- Previous experience in NGO and humanitarian field is an advantage.
- Previous experience in working with children and vulnerable populations is an advantage.
Working Conditions
- Stationed at the healthcare facility, with visits to IOCC office when needed.
ملاحظة:
دليل مدني، شبكة المجتمع المدني، يوفر للمنظمات منصة لنشر الوظائف, وليس مسؤول عن عملية التوظيف. كل منظمة مسجلة على دليل مدني هي مسؤولة بشكل فردي عن منشوراتها وعن عملية التوظيف.
- Lebanon
- عكّار