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Withheadquarters in Washington, DC and Brussels, Belgium, we implement projects from
55 offices in 34 countries, including in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the United
States.You will be joining other highly motivated Searchers with a good team spirit and
through commitment and dedication, have opportunities to grow.
We are searching for…
A Psycho Social Support (PSS) and Mental Health consultant with previous experience in
working with youth in sensitive areas. The consultant will be responsible to assess the
mental health of the FURSA participants, follow up on the critical cases and conduct the
adequate intervention and referrals. The PSS and mental health consultant will conduct
regular visits to the workshops in Akkar and West Bekaa and follow up with the
participants, parents and trainers in a comprehensive approach.

Your contribution
The roles and responsibilities will include:
▪ Assess the general social conditions of youth (through Age, Gender, Diversity
mainstreaming) and their needs for social services or any other special support
through individual and group counseling and provide particular assistance to
vulnerable cases;
▪ Create a positive and trustful atmosphere while interacting with beneficiaries
encouraging them to express their needs and ensuring their feeling of safety;
▪ Assist in the organization of awareness sessions for youth and parents;
▪ Undertake situation analysis and needs assessments on mental health related
issues and design preventive measures and intervention and response plans;
▪ Conduct a total of 12 field visits to the target areas to follow up on the
beneficiaries who are undertaking psychosocial assistance;

▪ Conduct case management for youth at risk and map a referral system for these
youth;
▪ Build relationships with parents;
▪ Report on ad hoc and weekly basis and maintains required paperwork;
▪ Keep regular communication with the junior trainers, the senior trainers and
field officers;
▪ Show flexibility, motivation and inspirational spirit;
▪ Maintain transparent communication at all times with Search in order to tackle
challenges together and reach a common understanding and find solutions
together (regarding participants, junior trainers, logistics, etc.);
▪ Inform Search of any issues that may be directly encountered or witnessed in
order to ensure any issues are dealt with as soon as possible;
▪ Maintain confidentiality of beneficiaries files.
As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake
other duties that are broadly in line with the above key duties.
You are…
The PSS & Mental Health Consultant should meet the following requirements
▪ Master’s degree in psychology or related field;
▪ Demonstrated experience in psychosocial and mental health support specially
with youth;
▪ Geographical knowledge and easy access to the community centers in Akkar or
West Bekaa;
▪ Good problem-solving techniques;
▪ Good communication skills;
▪ Willingness and ability to be flexible;
▪ Be rigorous, precise, calm and polite; and
▪ Excellent interpersonal skills and team spirit.

Sound good? To apply, interested consultants should:
Please send a cover letter / letter of application, resume, 3 references and where you found
this job posting by June 30, 2018 with the subject heading: PSS & Mental Health Consultant. to [email protected] and [email protected]

No phone calls please.
Please see our websitewww.sfcg.org for full details of our work

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Last modified: 
14 Jun, 2018
Intervention Sector(s):
Peace & Security
Application Deadline:
Saturday, 30 June 2018
Contract Type:
Consultancy
Period of Employment:
N/A
Salary
N/A
Salary Range:
2500 to 3000 (USD)
Education Degree:
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details:
Experience Requirements:
5 to 10 years
Arabic Language:
Fluent
English Language:
Good
French Language:
Basic
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