Psychologist at INTERSOS

Job Purpose

• The position holder will 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.

Responsbilties

• Collaborate with the Protection Project Referent and MHPSS Specialist for the development of the project’s overall PSS component
• Assist protection cases with identified mental or emotional disorders referred internally or externally
• Conduct case-by-case needs assessments for the diagnosis of psychological disorders and identification of treatment and therapy in line with INTERSOS MHPSS guidelines
• Develop individual assistance plans and conduct psychological counselling utilizing various techniques in line with INTERSOS MHPSS guidelines and Psychological Case Management SOP
• Implement the treatment plan of psychological distress cases in coordination with the medical team
• In coordination with the Protection Activity Manager, ensure safe spaces readiness activities are conducted and actions taken to meet safety and warmlines of the spaces
• Document progress on cases, maintain strict protocols for confidentiality and consent, and ensure that data protection protocols are respected
• Provide group and individual counselling sessions, according to identified needs
• Conduct Focused Group Interventions following identified or internally developed curriculum
• Establish and strengthen referral pathways
• Provide periodic and anonymized feedback to the Protection Project Referent and Case Workers Team Leader on issues that may require their intervention or guidance
• Participate in internal case management meeting and bring to the immediate attention of the Line Manager / Protection Project Referent any emergency and specific need
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• Adhere to strict data protection and information-sharing protocols to protect the privacy, confidentiality, and safety of survivors Coordination, Advocacy and Representation.
• Facilitate internal training to protection staff on the provision of basic psychosocial counselling as part of case management. Report any problem and/or training need identified during the monitoring of the implementation of psychosocial activities
• Facilitate training for internal protection staffs and communities on psychosocial first aid (PFA), identification and assessment of people with psychological distress
• Strengthen community based psychosocial support and peer support group activities through mapping the community-based structures that respond to MHPSS issues and build their capacity
• Provide coaching and support to the field staff in the implementation of structured MHPSS activities and ensure standardization across the field locations
• Collaborate with Protection Coordinator, MHPSS Specialist, Protection Project Referent, Medical Coordinator, Medical Activity Manager and GBV/CPS Specialist in developing the project’s overall MHPSS component
• 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 ensure efficient running of the help desks within the field locations
• Collaborate with the PSS team Leader in ensuring timely supplies and replacing of PSS materials
• Establish and maintain collaborative relations with relevant partners and other project stakeholders working in the project areas
• Proactively participate in relevant working groups and coordination meetings, as requested by the Line Manager

Education & Professional Requirements
Education:

• University Degree in Psychology (Clinical or Counseling Psychology preferred).
• Professional certification or license to practice as a psychologist is an added advantage.

Professional experience:

• Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience, including at least one year in INGO
• Experience in providing psychological counselling
• Experience working with vulnerable populations, including GBV survivors, children at risk, and displaced populations (IDPs).
• Experience in implementing both individual and group-based psychosocial interventions.

Professional requirements:

• Strong knowledge of psychological assessment and diagnosis
• Demonstrated ability to provide individual and group counselling using evidence-based techniques
• Experience in delivering focused group interventions and structured psychosocial activities.
• Knowledge of referral pathways and ability to establish and strengthen referral systems
• Strong documentation and reporting skills, ensuring adherence to confidentiality and data protection protocols.
• Analytical and reporting skills
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel).

Personal requirements:

• Strong knowledge of psychological assessment and diagnosis
• Demonstrated ability to provide individual and group counselling using evidence-based techniques
• Experience in delivering focused group interventions and structured psychosocial activities.
• Knowledge of referral pathways and ability to establish and strengthen referral systems
• Strong documentation and reporting skills, ensuring adherence to confidentiality and data protection protocols.
• Analytical and reporting skills
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel).

Languages:

• Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
• Knowledge and fluency in English and local languages (Hausa and Kanuri) will be an asset.