Psychologist at INTERSOS

Location: Roving (Borno)
Reporting to: GBV/MHPSS Specialist

General Purpose of the Position

• Provide specialized services and individual psychological support for people with moderate to severe mental and/or emotional disorders in the different areas of intervention.
• Provide technical support to protection staff to implement sound psychosocial support (PSS) activities for children and adults.
• The Psychologist is responsible for providing psychotherapy services to beneficiaries in need of MHPSS services to ensure quality of mental health and psycho-social services (MHPSS) in the fields

Main Responsibilities & Tasks

• Assist cases with identified mental or emotional disorders referred internally or externally
• Carry out evaluation of mental health needs of patients/beneficiaries and establishing a diagnosis and a plan of treatment following WHO mHGAP approach and INTERSOS case management protocols. Referring cases to other health professionals whenever necessary, in order to provide the most appropriate treatment and improve the patient's condition
• Providing psychological support and psychotherapy sessions (individual, family, group) to beneficiaries in need according to INTERSOS, mHGAP and other standards protocols in order to improve their Psycho-social and mental health conditions
• Document progress on cases, maintaining strict protocols for confidentiality and consent, and ensure that data protection protocols are respected
• Assisting and training staff members (protection and health) and resourceful people whenever necessary in order to enhance the scope of MHPSS activities. Facilitate trainings for internal staffs and communities on psychosocial first aid (PFA)
• Strengthen community based psychosocial support and peer support group activities
• Work in close collaboration with technical staff (Protection Coordinator, Medical Coordinator, GBV/MHPSS Specialist) for the development of the project’s overall MHPSS component. Reviewing and developing the technical materials, tools, guidelines and documents, and coordinating and ensuring the implementation of all MHPSS standard protocols and procedures set by INTERSOS in order to provide the most appropriate case management.
• Provide coaching and support to the field staff in the implementation of structured MHPSS activities
• Carry out all tasks respecting key protection principles, including but not limited to: do no harm, non-discrimination, confidentiality, accountability and need-to-know principles
• Establish and maintain collaborative relations with relevant partners and other project stakeholders working in the project areas
• Proactively participate in relevant coordination meetings, as requested by the supervisor

Position Requirements

• University degree in Psychology, professional Clinical Psychology LicenseProfessional Experience
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience, including at least one year in NGO providing psychotherapy servicesLanguages
• Fluency in English and Hausa;Professional Requirements
• High degree of skill in psychological assessment and evaluation.
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, outlook)
• Analytical and reporting skills
• Respect and adherence to protection principles
• Capacity to work under pressure, flexibility