OSS Psychologist at Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme Ltd/Gte (ECEWS)

Position Overview

• The main aim of the mental health program is to support the OSS in scaling up the mental health services in ECEWS / FHI 360 GF Optimizing Investments for Impact Project. 
• Ensuring the provision of comprehensive, quality services to Key and vulnerable populations in the OSS Centre. 

The incumbent will provide Clinical Psychology support through the performance of the following duties:   

• Work within a multidisciplinary team in the OSS center according to the case management, biopsychosocial approach;
• Conduct screening and assessment of beneficiaries and develop individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans according to their needs;
• Provide psycho-education to beneficiaries and their families;
• Provide psychological support and counseling services to beneficiaries and their families;  Provide family support when needed; 
• Facilitate group therapy and support group sessions in coordination with the multidisciplinary team;
• Conduct home visits to provide further psycho-social support when needed;
• Organize community, rehabilitation and awareness activities for beneficiaries and their families in coordination with the multidisciplinary team;
• Attend and contribute to the weekly clinical supervision meeting;
• Ensure the complete and updated filing of beneficiary information, including follow-up visits and referrals.
• Assist in performing other tasks as requested.

Reporting & Supervision: 

• The incumbent will work under the supervision of the OSS Clinician. The position regularly interacts with the Senior Program Officer (Key Population) and Zonal Team Lead/Senior Technical Officer. 

Required Qualifications

• BA / BSc in Psychology (MA degree is preferred).
• At least 6 months experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Previous training on case management and/or bio-psychosocial approach is an asset.
• Experience in working with people with mental health issues as an added advantage
• Fluent in English (speaking, reading, writing).