Psychotherapist Assistant, Psychosocial Support (National Position) at Malteser International

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

Job Description

• For its work in Maiduguri (Borno State), Nigeria, Malteser International is looking for an experienced Psychotherapist Assistant, Psychosocial Support (national position).
• The responsibility of the Psychotherapist Assistant is to assist the Psychotherapist in the setup, implementation and coordination of the integrated project for improvement of the Mental Health Situation in IDP (Internally Displaced People) Camps and host communities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Psychotherapist in managing and coordinating all tasks related to the implementation of the Psycho-Social-Support component, while complying the rules and regulations of Malteser International and its donors
• Support the Psychotherapist in the diagnose of traumas among violence affected people and in drafting a treatment concept for each individual, always respecting patient confidentiality
• Contribute to the planning and conduction of individual and group sessions for the treatment of traumatized person and groups
• Assist in the establishment of a good network of Mental Health and Psycho-Social-Support specialist and setting up an adequate referral system for hardship cases
• Properly document all implementation related processes well and establish a good filing system.
• File all support documents properly, e.g. regarding correspondence, contacts and general administration. Keep project Master File in close coordination with the Psychotherapist (PSS Team Leader) folder, including beneficiary files and participant lists up-to-date
• Coordinate well and proactively, the daily cooperation and work with the Management, as well as Administration and Program staff
• Report to the supervisor (Psychotherapist) all difficulties and relevant information, as well as all relevant issues concerning safety, security and success of the program in a timely manner
• Assist the Psychotherapist (line manager) in fulfilling other project implementation relevant tasks as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Psychology or related fields, or equivalent experiences in treating traumatized people in emergency settlings
• 2 years of relevant experience
• Proven experience in assisting treating traumatized people in emergency settlings
• Working experience in the Northeast of Nigeria for NGOs would be an asset
• Ability to work in and coordinate with a team
• Excellent written and spoken English; speaking Kanuri and Hausa

Conditions:

• Starting date: 01.12.2018
• Intended duty stations: Maiduguri, Nigeria
• Duration of contract: 12months
• Salary according to qualification and experience
• Kindly note that this a national position with a local contract