Psychologist

BACKGROUND:
Cedar Centre for Legal Studies is a civil, non-profit centre established in Lebanon in 2013, registered under No. 609. Cedar Centre is dedicated to promoting democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.
Our vision is to see Lebanon as a country that respects the rights of its citizens and residents through democracy, social justice, human rights, and adherence to the rule of law.
At Cedar Centre for Legal Studies, our mission is to serve as a beacon of legal enlightenment and advocacy. We are committed to pursuing justice and aim to elevate the understanding and application of legal principles, fostering a society where the rule of law is a lived reality.
Our work is organized into thematic units, each focusing on specific areas of legal studies through in-depth research, education, and advocacy:
1. Human Rights, Social Justice, and Legal Empowerment Unit.
2. Mediation, Arbitration, and Alternative Dispute Resolution Unit.
3. Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE) and Rehabilitation for Victims of Torture Unit.
4. Comparative Legal Systems and Global Governance Unit.
CCLS regularly follows up on numerous cases of enforced disappearance, arbitrary detention and torture in Lebanon in coordination with Lebanese and international organizations, and with the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention WGAD and the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture.
CCLS currently has an office near Al Nour Square, Tripoli, Lebanon and is looking to open a new office in Tripoli.
CCLS is aiming to enhance sustainable access to rehabilitation services and justice for Victims of Torture and their relatives in the North of Lebanon.

Duties and Responsibilities:
CCLS is planning to establish a new center in Tripoli that will offer rehabilitation services for victims of torture.
The Psychologist will report directly to the Center Coordinator.

The main duties include:
•    Provide psychosocial counseling to the victims of torture
•    Design and implement individualized counselling plans tailored to the specific needs of clients.
•    Deliver intervention services and emotional support to clients in distress.
•    Collaborate with team members to ensure comprehensive and holistic care.
•    Maintain accurate and confidential client records.
•    Prepare psychological expert reports in order to support the judicial process of applicants, when deemed necessary.

Qualifications and Education:
•    Master’s degree in Psychology.
•    Current licensure to practice as a psychologist.
•    Minimum of 3 years of experience in trauma or related disciplines.
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
•    Fluency in Arabic and English.

Location:
The Psychologist will be based in the new office of CCLS in Tripoli.  

Application:
Interested applicants should submit their CV to recruitment@ccls-lebanon.org indicating “Psychologist” in the subject of the email by 18 December 2024.
The interview process will be ongoing, and might end upon receiving a qualified candidate for the position.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.