Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
Relief International (RI) is a humanitarian organization that provides emergency relief, rehabilitation, and development programs in various countries. Established to address the needs of vulnerable populations, RI operates in multiple countries, focusing on health, education, and economic development. The organization is committed to delivering high-quality services and ensuring the dignity and respect of all individuals it serves. RI emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion within its workforce, aiming to create a supportive environment for all employees.
Job Overview:
The Clinical Psychologist position is designed to provide specialized mental health services within RI-supported Primary Health Care Centers (PHCCs) and PHC Satellite Units (PSUs). The role is crucial in the integrated health and nutrition response, focusing on assessment, treatment planning, follow-up, psychoeducation, group interventions, and safe referrals for various vulnerable groups, including host community members, refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), pregnant and lactating women (PLWs), children and adolescents, persons with disabilities (PWDs), survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (S/GBV), and patients with non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The Clinical Psychologist will collaborate closely with the Mental Health Supervisor, PHCC staff, Case Managers, Community Health Volunteers (CHVs), Psychologists, and Psychiatrists to ensure that care is confidential, high-quality, and aligned with national guidelines and referral pathways. This position is contingent upon donor funding confirmation, with an anticipated start date in November or December 2026.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Clinical Psychologist will be responsible for providing specialized mental health consultations within supported PHCCs and PSUs for crisis-affected communities. Key responsibilities include supporting PHCC staff in implementing the National Mental Health Program (NMHP) integration packages, conducting clinical assessments using appropriate screening tools, participating in case review meetings, maintaining confidentiality and ethical practices, conducting home visits or remote follow-ups, and ensuring accurate documentation of clinical consultations. The role also involves providing individual and family mental health interventions, facilitating group support sessions, crisis intervention, and psychological first aid. Additionally, the Clinical Psychologist will support training and capacity building for PHCC staff, mentor community teams, conduct outreach and coordination activities, and maintain links with other service providers for referrals and service mapping.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates for the Clinical Psychologist position must possess a valid license to practice psychology in Lebanon. They should have a strong understanding of mental health issues, particularly in crisis-affected populations, and be familiar with the NMHP. The ideal candidate will have experience in providing mental health services in humanitarian settings and demonstrate a commitment to ethical practice and confidentiality. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
Educational Background:
A Master's degree or higher in Clinical Psychology or a related field is required for this position. Candidates should have completed relevant training in mental health assessment and intervention techniques, as well as any additional certifications that enhance their qualifications for working in a humanitarian context.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of two years of relevant experience in clinical psychology, particularly in providing mental health services to vulnerable populations in crisis situations. Experience in training and capacity building for health staff and community teams is highly desirable, as is familiarity with the mental health landscape in Lebanon and the broader region.
Languages:
Fluency in Arabic is mandatory, as it is the primary language of communication with beneficiaries. Proficiency in English is also required, as it is necessary for documentation and coordination with international staff and stakeholders. Knowledge of French or other languages spoken by refugee populations in Lebanon would be considered an asset.
Additional Notes:
This position is subject to funding confirmation, and the anticipated start date is November/December 202
Relief International (RI) is a humanitarian organization that provides emergency relief, rehabilitation, and development programs in various countries. Established to address the needs of vulnerable populations, RI operates in multiple countries, focusing on health, education, and economic development. The organization is committed to delivering high-quality services and ensuring the dignity and respect of all individuals it serves. RI emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion within its workforce, aiming to create a supportive environment for all employees.
Job Overview:
The Clinical Psychologist position is designed to provide specialized mental health services within RI-supported Primary Health Care Centers (PHCCs) and PHC Satellite Units (PSUs). The role is crucial in the integrated health and nutrition response, focusing on assessment, treatment planning, follow-up, psychoeducation, group interventions, and safe referrals for various vulnerable groups, including host community members, refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), pregnant and lactating women (PLWs), children and adolescents, persons with disabilities (PWDs), survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (S/GBV), and patients with non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The Clinical Psychologist will collaborate closely with the Mental Health Supervisor, PHCC staff, Case Managers, Community Health Volunteers (CHVs), Psychologists, and Psychiatrists to ensure that care is confidential, high-quality, and aligned with national guidelines and referral pathways. This position is contingent upon donor funding confirmation, with an anticipated start date in November or December 2026.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Clinical Psychologist will be responsible for providing specialized mental health consultations within supported PHCCs and PSUs for crisis-affected communities. Key responsibilities include supporting PHCC staff in implementing the National Mental Health Program (NMHP) integration packages, conducting clinical assessments using appropriate screening tools, participating in case review meetings, maintaining confidentiality and ethical practices, conducting home visits or remote follow-ups, and ensuring accurate documentation of clinical consultations. The role also involves providing individual and family mental health interventions, facilitating group support sessions, crisis intervention, and psychological first aid. Additionally, the Clinical Psychologist will support training and capacity building for PHCC staff, mentor community teams, conduct outreach and coordination activities, and maintain links with other service providers for referrals and service mapping.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates for the Clinical Psychologist position must possess a valid license to practice psychology in Lebanon. They should have a strong understanding of mental health issues, particularly in crisis-affected populations, and be familiar with the NMHP. The ideal candidate will have experience in providing mental health services in humanitarian settings and demonstrate a commitment to ethical practice and confidentiality. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
Educational Background:
A Master's degree or higher in Clinical Psychology or a related field is required for this position. Candidates should have completed relevant training in mental health assessment and intervention techniques, as well as any additional certifications that enhance their qualifications for working in a humanitarian context.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of two years of relevant experience in clinical psychology, particularly in providing mental health services to vulnerable populations in crisis situations. Experience in training and capacity building for health staff and community teams is highly desirable, as is familiarity with the mental health landscape in Lebanon and the broader region.
Languages:
Fluency in Arabic is mandatory, as it is the primary language of communication with beneficiaries. Proficiency in English is also required, as it is necessary for documentation and coordination with international staff and stakeholders. Knowledge of French or other languages spoken by refugee populations in Lebanon would be considered an asset.
Additional Notes:
This position is subject to funding confirmation, and the anticipated start date is November/December 202
- The role is full-time and may involve travel to various locations within the Bekaa region. Relief International is committed to equal employment opportunities and does not tolerate discrimination. The organization emphasizes safeguarding and ethical practices, ensuring that all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
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