Psychologist

Sanabel Nour is a local non-governmental, non-profit organization located in Tripoli, Lebanon with a mission to support the vulnerable population in Tripoli and North Lebanon through a multi-faceted approach to basic services including Education, Health, and Financial support. Sanabel Nour offers support to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender, or political affiliation.

MINIMUM REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Clinical Psychologist with permission to practice the profession from the ministry of public health.

• At least 5 years of overall work experience, preferably past experiences in dealing with chronically ill patients.
• Preferably  IPT and/or CBT experience, community-based approach and end of life care is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills and respects rituals and customs especially those associated with the transition from life to death (mourning rituals).
• Ability to perform under pressure, cope with stressful workloads, and work with limited resources.
• Recognizes and upholds human rights and the four basic moral principles of medical practice.
• Has a willingness to introduce change for the benefit of patient care.
• Is calm and methodical in approach and demonstrates empathy with others, with very good communication skills.
• Is a genuine team player, can influence, motivate and encourage others.
• Computer literacy, able to do research, write reports, and present findings.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Psychological support

• Provide in-depth psychological support to patients and families throughout SANABEL NOUR’s care duration through regular home visits based on need.
• Support family members in issues related to coping with their loss and feelings of grief.
• Monitor appropriate treatment programs such as therapy, counseling or advice in collaboration with the executive team.
• Guide and support the executive team in identifying patient/family members who need psychological support and provide the team with continuous updates on family dynamics and coping mechanisms through weekly meetings.
•  Assist team in identifying family members in need of grief support, and support family members in coping with their loss.
• Assess patient progress and modify treatment in collaboration with primary health physician and team; communicate with and counsel family members as appropriate.

• Collaborate with the executive team to provide comprehensive, yet efficient and cost-effective, patient care aimed at improving the quality of life of patients and families.
• Identify evidence-based tools and references that can assist the psychologist and home care team in assessing patients’ and families’ psychological needs and behaviors.

Administrative and educational

• Participate in training and orientation for newly appointed nurses and volunteers.
• Develop and conduct training and workshops on communication skills and other topics related to psychological support in home hospice care for professional stakeholders in the field such as psychologists, doctors, nurses, and social workers.
• Ensure proper documentation of the assessment, planning, coordination and delivery of the psychological support provided to the patient/family.
• Document family visits in a detailed and structured manner to be included in each patient’s file recording objectives of each intervention, plans for future action and progress and achieved results.
• Develop and structure the mental health unit through accumulating lessons learned related to psychological support in home care.
• Conduct and participate in community awareness sessions on the psychological aspects in end of life care.
• Share findings and experience with key stakeholders in the field through articles, presentations, research and projects.
• Organize and participate community awareness sessions on end of life care.
• Can participate in off-hours call rotation and home visits.
• The employee will undergo a 3-month training in Beirut.