Consultant LN, Adult Psychotherapist - Labwe (Repost)
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Consultant Scope of Work
Adult Psychotherapist-Labwe
Period of Performance: To Be Determined
Level of Effort: The Consultant will work according to the deliverables listed below.
Background: The International Medical Corps Mental Health Department provides Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) consultations through its case management teams located in Bekaa, South, Akkar, Akkar, Beirut and Mount Lebanon. International Medical Corps also aims to advocate for mental health, by promoting community-based interventions through the youth and caregivers. Additionally, it provides awareness sessions on mental health topics, ECD, YEP, parenting skills, community support group activities. Moreover, International Medical Corps continues to provide mental health trainings and support the National Mental Health Program, with the MoPH.
Purpose: The purpose of this scope of work is to support the procurement of the services of Psychotherapist to provide psychological support, psychotherapy session to displaced Syrians, other refugees when needed and members of the host community at the different IMC supported clinics/PHCs.
Task Description: Consultant will serve as the Psychotherapist project’s activity in Bekaa area.
Specifically, Consultant will complete the following tasks:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide psychological assessment and psychotherapy to displaced Syrians, other refugees when needed and members of the host community in the different locations/clinics were IMC is intervening
- Provide psychosocial support – groups and individuals – to trauma survivors and conflict- affected persons.
- Work directly with the social worker and the psychiatrist to develop intervention plans and follow up at the home level.
- Provide regular feedback to the Case Management (CM) team especially the social worker regarding the follow up of the cases and progress of therapy.
- Provide direct support and guidance to the social worker on common cases.
- Complete intake assessments, evaluations, treatment recommendations, reviews, and other documentation as necessary.
- Keep track of patient numbers/cases through IMC outpatient records, to be submitted at the end of every month.
- Make necessary and timely referrals when needed.
- Attend weekly or biweekly meetings including the technical meeting with the rest of the CM team.
- Report directly to IMC MHPSS Manager.
- Attend regular meetings, working sessions and training organized by IMC.
- Take part in research activities, mapping exercises or assessments based on mutual consensus with the IMC management team.
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology. Specialized Trainings are a plus.
- Fluent in spoken Arabic and good knowledge of English language. Previous NGO experience is a plus.
- Personal interest in educational and mental health issues. Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Willing to adhere to clinic schedule.
Deliverables/Due Dates/Payment Schedule:
Deliverable
Due Date
Payment
- Submit outpatient records and monthly consultant periodic report of the work executed at the end of each month.
One working day/month (1 working day is equivalent to 5.5 hours)
By the end of the month
In-clinic compensation fees per day taking into account transportation fees is 215USD/day
Remote consultations compensation fees per day is 165USD/day
- Submit outpatient records and monthly consultant periodic report of the work executed at the end of each month.
Four working days/month (1 working day is equivalent to 5.5 hours)
By the end of the month
In-clinic compensation fees per day taking into account transportation fees is 215USD/day
Remote consultations compensation fees per day is 165USD/day
- Submit outpatient records and monthly consultant periodic report of the work executed at the end of each month.
Two working days per month (1 working day is equivalent to 5.5 hours)
By the end of the month
In-clinic compensation fees per day taking into account transportation fees is 215USD/day
Remote consultations compensation fees per day is 165USD/day
4. Compensation of 10 USD per meeting attended for at least 1hr 45 min out of 2 hours.
At the end of the meeting
USD 10/meeting at least 1 hr 45 mins out of 2 hrs
In-clinic consultations: follow IMC MH internal guidelines.
In case of phone consultations: Every 8 phone consultations will be equivalent to one working day even if not performed on the same day. The payment rate that will be followed is as the one listed on the consultant’s agreement. In case the consultant did less than the mentioned number of consultations, she will receive a percentage of their daily allowance equivalent to the number of sessions provided.
The above-mentioned hours and days can be subject to change due to several factors such as non- scheduled appointments of the beneficiaries, no show up of beneficiaries, weather and road conditions, and consultants justified absenteeism. Additional days might also be requested to respond to the increased demand. Therefore, the program shows flexibility in the number of working days and/or hours/month where the consultant coordinates with the MHPSS manager in each area to approve any change and compensate for the missed days/hours when needed after discussion with program coordinator/budget holder.
Fee Amount
- A Fee amount of in-clinic compensation fees per day taking into account transportation fees is 215USD.
- Remote consultations compensation fees per day is 165USD/day covering Bekaa area.
- USD 10/meeting at least 1 hr 45 mins out of 2 hrs. Paid based on completion and International Medical Corps acceptance of deliverables
Location of Work: Consultant will conduct the work in Bekaa.
Code of Conduct
As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report. If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.
Safeguarding
It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons.
Equal Opportunities
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