Psychologist at SOS Children Villages

Responsibilities

• The Psychologist will support in evaluating children who are experiencing emotional difficulties and provide a treatment plan.
• He/she will support to assess the child to determine the problem, develop a therapeutic strategy and meet with the child in a therapeutic setting.
• His/her job will include education, guidance and support for families – working with parents individually and in groups to teach parents proactive behavioral prevention strategies.
• He/She will work with care-givers and relevant stakeholders to ensure the holistic development of children and youth.
• Collaborate with relevant childcare duty-bearers on developmental and protection of children and youth in our sector.
• Support in the design and implementation of child and youth care programmes of SOS Children’s Villages.
• Monitor trends and research best practices in the field of child/youth care for impact
• Ensure data confidentiality, ownership of project beneficiaries and SOS Children’s Villages.
• Guarantee the confidentiality of clinical interviews / individual or group counselling
• Identify and implement relevant and innovative quality interventions, respecting SOS Children’s Villages strategy, international standards and national policies. 

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• HND / BSC Degree in Pscychology or related field
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as Counselling psychologist/ Mental Health
• At least 5 years working experience in an NGO
• Good knowledge of Social/Development work
• Counselling skills, including ability to advice, influence and guide programme participants and other community members
• Understanding of child development issues, including knowledge of child rights, child protection, child welfare, childcare and parenting.