Job ID
40247
Job Title
Psychotherapist
To work for
IMC | International Medical Corps
Country
Syria
City
Rif Dimashq
Field of Work
H&S/Work Protection - Social Services - Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Finished or Exempted (For male)
Minimum Education Level
Master
Responsibilities
Job Summary: Diagnoses and treats mental health disorders, conducts ongoing assessments of patient progress. Creates individualized treatment plans according to patient needs and circumstances.
- Carry out evaluation of psychological and mental health needs of patients, elaborate a diagnosis and establish a plan of treatment
- Diagnose any psychological or psychiatric disorder and if necessary, refer the patient to the medical team in order to receive drug treatment.
- Inform the patient and his/her relatives about the possible consequences of the illness and drug treatment to follow in order to improve the patient's condition.
- Reporting on evolving needs in the community, gaps in service access, and trends among targeted populations relevant to program implementation
- Provide psychological support and psychotherapy sessions (individual, family, group) to patients according to IMC protocols to improve their mental health conditions
- Refer patients to other health professionals whenever necessary in order to provide the most appropriate treatment
- Assist and train staff members and resourceful people whenever necessary in order to enhance the scope of MH activities
- Collect statistical and monitoring data about mental health activities
- Inform the supervisor and the medical team about any issues or problems that may arise related to patients’ treatment in order to provide the best possible solution from a medical perspective.
- Ensure that all patient information is kept confidential.
- Perform any other required tasks and duties required from the Direct Supervisor.
- Carry out evaluation of psychological and mental health needs of patients, elaborate a diagnosis and establish a plan of treatment
- Diagnose any psychological or psychiatric disorder and if necessary, refer the patient to the medical team in order to receive drug treatment.
- Inform the patient and his/her relatives about the possible consequences of the illness and drug treatment to follow in order to improve the patient's condition.
- Reporting on evolving needs in the community, gaps in service access, and trends among targeted populations relevant to program implementation
- Provide psychological support and psychotherapy sessions (individual, family, group) to patients according to IMC protocols to improve their mental health conditions
- Refer patients to other health professionals whenever necessary in order to provide the most appropriate treatment
- Assist and train staff members and resourceful people whenever necessary in order to enhance the scope of MH activities
- Collect statistical and monitoring data about mental health activities
- Inform the supervisor and the medical team about any issues or problems that may arise related to patients’ treatment in order to provide the best possible solution from a medical perspective.
- Ensure that all patient information is kept confidential.
- Perform any other required tasks and duties required from the Direct Supervisor.
Qualifications
- Master degree in mental health field of study.
- Minimum 3 to 5 years working as a Psychotherapist.
- Basic understanding of the root causes of violence against women and girls.
- Experience working in emergency response in (NGO /INGO) is preferable.
- Experience in MHPSS Programming in emergency situations preferable.
- Knowledge of MHPSS and community outreach preferable.
- Minimum 3 to 5 years working as a Psychotherapist.
- Basic understanding of the root causes of violence against women and girls.
- Experience working in emergency response in (NGO /INGO) is preferable.
- Experience in MHPSS Programming in emergency situations preferable.
- Knowledge of MHPSS and community outreach preferable.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
- Good literacy, numeracy, and record keeping skills.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work independently and responsibly.
- Excellent English communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work independently and responsibly.
- Excellent English communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Salary and Benefits
- As Per IMC Salary Scale.
- Medical Insurance.
- Social Security.
- Capacity Building.
International Medical Corps never asks job applicants for a fee, payment, or other monetary transaction. If you are asked for money in connection with this recruitment, please report to International Medical Corps at the Official website for reporting misconduct. Please do not submit your CV or application to this website, it will not be considered for review.
- ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE CLOSED MANUALLY UPON REACHING SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE.
- WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE TO APPLY.
Code of Conduct:
As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report.
Safeguarding:
It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons.
- Medical Insurance.
- Social Security.
- Capacity Building.
International Medical Corps never asks job applicants for a fee, payment, or other monetary transaction. If you are asked for money in connection with this recruitment, please report to International Medical Corps at the Official website for reporting misconduct. Please do not submit your CV or application to this website, it will not be considered for review.
- ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE CLOSED MANUALLY UPON REACHING SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE.
- WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE TO APPLY.
Code of Conduct:
As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report.
Safeguarding:
It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons.
About us
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International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status.
International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status.
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Posted On
Aug 05, 2024
Expiry Date
Aug 25, 2024
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