Psychotherapist - GBV Program

Amel Association International (Amel) is a Lebanese and non-sectarian NGO created in 1979. Amel works through 32 centers, 6 mobile medical units, 2 mobile education units and 1 protection unit, and for more than 40 years has supported the poorest regions of Lebanon, from Beirut and its South Suburbs to Mount Lebanon, Bekaa and South Lebanon. Amel offers accessible services for all in the following fields: food security, health, education, protection, child protection, gender-based violence, livelihood, promotion and protection of human rights, rural development. 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.

Main duties and responsibilities:
Implementation of Activities
 Provide individual psychological support sessions to GBV survivors.
 Provide Emotional Support Group (ESG) sessions to GBV survivors in coordination with the GBV facilitator and the case worker
 Complete the appropriate intake, assessment, and follow up of beneficiaries in need of psychotherapy.
 Provide the appropriate psychotherapeutic intervention and psychosocial support to survivors in need of psychotherapy.
 Being familiar with and work to consistently follow the healing process and timeframe guidelines within the condition-specific care pathways
 Being familiar with the use of all assessment tools, sensitivities/specificities, cut-off points, and use limitations
 Store and file beneficiaries' data ensuring the confidentiality of the information collected and the services provided according to the minimum standard
 Organizing, in coordination with the other team members, psychological oriented activities (PSS, group therapy, etc.
 Refer cases to other service providers as per the need
Reporting and coordination
 Report activities on technical data sheets
 Report individual information in the personal file
 Coordinate internally with the team members and Amel staff
 Meet and coordinate effectively with the Case Worker and/or any other team member in order to provide the best services through relevant case management
 Participate in technical meetings for case study/conference
 Participate in routine team meetings as daily briefing and weekly meeting
 Participate in sessions and meetings with other Amel staff and with partners’ staff
 Support in the development and implementation of activities

Other duties
 Respect and abide by the organization's internal code of conduct;
 Adhere to the principles and guidance of the National SGBV Case Management and SOPs, including mandatory reporting requirements
 Maintain positive relations with other team members
 Assist in performing other tasks as requested by line manager
 Attend and participate in local and capacity-building events as needed/Actively participate in training throughout the year

Requirements, Qualifications, and skills: 
 Master’s in clinical psychology with a minimum of 3 years of professional practice in a similar environment. Having a work permit from the Ministry of Public Health.
 Demonstrating professional facilitation skills and experience.
 Strong communication skills and ability to work in collaboration with different members.
 Fluent in English and Arabic (oral and written).
 Sharing of key humanitarian values with cross-cultural sensitivity.
 Experience in data gathering and analyses (Microsoft Office).