Psychomotor Therapist - Tripoli and in Wadi Khaled

The Psychomotor Therapist is responsible for assessing and treating individuals with emotional, psychological, or physical conditions that affect their motor functions and overall movement. Using a combination of physical exercises, therapeutic techniques, and movement-based interventions. The psychomotor therapists help patients improve their coordination, body awareness, and emotional regulation.

Assessment and Diagnosis

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate patients’ physical, emotional, and cognitive needs, focusing on how these affect motor skills.
• Utilize standardized assessment tools, interviews, and observations to gather relevant information.
• Identify impairments in motor functions such as balance, coordination, and body awareness.

Therapy and Treatment

• Develop personalized treatment plans that incorporate physical activities, sensory exercises, and motor coordination tasks to address patients’ needs.
• Monitor patient progress and adapt treatment strategies as needed.
• Collaborate with beneficiaries to establish therapeutic goals and monitor progress throughout the treatment process.
• Educate patients and their families about the role of psychomotor therapy in promoting physical and emotional well-being.
• Provide emotional support and guidance to individuals.

Referrals and Coordination

• Provide referrals for patients requiring additional services.
• Collaborate with parents, teachers, and caregivers to reinforce therapeutic techniques and encourage progress outside of sessions.
• Coordinate regularly with the CM program coordinator to discuss beneficiaries' progress, treatment options, and interventions.

Reporting and Documentation

• Maintain accurate and confidential beneficiaries’ records, progress notes, and treatment plans in compliance with ethical standards.
• Prepare weekly and monthly plans and send them to the CM program coordinator.

• Understands and adheres to the Shift Code of Conduct;
• Understands the roles of the components of Shift;
• Respects and observes staff regulations and security rules at all times;
• Represents Shift in a professional manner at all times;
• Develops and maintains a pleasant and conducive working environment with colleagues and line managers;
• Performs all duties with the highest level of confidentiality in the interest of the employees and the Organization.

• Degree in psychomotor therapy;
• License to practice from the order of psychomotor therapist in Lebanon;
• Strong understanding of human movement, motor development, and psychological factors influencing motor skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish rapport with diverse populations;
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team;
• Proficiency in Microsoft office (Word, Excel);
• Fluency in English and in Arabic, French is a plus.

• Case Management Program Coordinator;
• Project Coordinator;
• Other relevant partners/stakeholders.

• Depending on the referrals and on the schedule, the psychomotor therapist will cover 120 days all over the year for 80$ per working day;
• Willingness to work in Tripoli and in Wadi Khaled (Akkar).