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Application Submissions Guideline: 

 Upon submission, please include "Psychotherapist - Bekaa" in the subject of the email.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted selection will be based on receiving funding.
 
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Compliance & Ethics:  Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout International Medical Corps. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards.  Conducts work with the highest level of integrity. Communicates these values to staff and to partners and requires them to adhere to these values.
The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive

Contact Person Name: 
Grace Ghareeb
Contact Person Position: 
Human Resources Manager
Contact Person Email: 
Description: 

Period of Performance:  15th March 2020 till 31st March 2020

 

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 (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 the 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. 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 trainings organized by IMC.
  • Take part in research activities, mapping exercises or assessments based on mutual consensus with the IMC management team.

 

Qualifications:

  • 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.
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General specifications for all positions:

  • Experience in working closely with community members throughout a program cycle
  • Experience in or understanding of program accountability principles
  • Knowledge of, respect and empathy for the communities we are working with
  • Commitment to championing community and partner points of view
  • Strong understanding of the project cycle and of M&E systems
  • Good interpersonal and influencing skills
  • Non-discriminatory and readiness to involve men, women, girls and boys from diverse backgrounds, particularly the most marginalized segments of the community
  • Very good listening and facilitation skills – capable of managing and facilitating group discussions with program participants, local officials, partners and all levels of staff
  • Ability to mobilize people – to develop and maintain relationships with staff and communities to ensure their participation in International Medical Corps ways of working

Fee Amount    

A Fee amount of USD 215/one working day covering Bekaa area. He will be paid based on completion and International Medical Corps acceptance of deliverables

Location of Work: Consultant resides in Beirut, Lebanon and will conduct his work in Bekaa.

 

Expired

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Last modified: 
12 Mar, 2020
Intervention Sector(s):
Health
Application Deadline:
Tuesday, 10 March 2020
Contract Type:
Consultancy
Period of Employment:
Until August 31st 2019 (renewable based on donor's funding)
Salary
Competitive (Based on IMC salary Scale)
Salary Range:
< 800 (USD)
Education Degree:
Masters Degree
Education Degree Details:
Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology.
Experience Requirements:
3 to 5 years
Arabic Language:
Fluent
English Language:
Fluent
French Language:
None
Country/City: 
  • Lebanon
  • Beqaa
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