Psychologist - Lesvos

Psychologist -Project: MSF Balkan Mission/ Lesvos Projects - Location: Lesvos (Moria) -Starting Date: Immediately
Duration: 3 months (high possibility of extension)

Accountabilities
Carrying out evaluation of mental health needs of children/adolescent and establishing a treatment plan accordingly
Providing individual/family/group psychological sessions in order to improve/ stabilize the patients’ mental health condition, according to MSF protocols and MSF model of care.
Providing assessment and counseling/psychological support for survivors of sexual violence, according to MSF protocols in close cooperation with the medical team.

When needed, performing crisis intervention sessions to patients with acute MH problems in the clinic.
Providing attestation of care letters, as well as MH certificates to patients when appropriate.
Ensuring active participation in trainings, supervision and team meetings
Working in close collaboration with Cultural Mediators in order to ensure appropriate terminology and behavior and therapeutic approach.
Collecting statistical and monitoring data about mental health activities.
Informing 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.
Ensuring that all patient information is kept confidential.
Referring patients to other health professionals whenever necessary.

Requirements

Education: Essential degree or diploma in Psychology.
Experience: Desirable 2 years of previous experience as a psychologist. License to practice as psychologist in Greece. Desirable previous experience with MSF or other NGOs is an asset. Desirable experience with psychological support for families and children in migration context.
Languages: Essential Greek and English. French/Arabic/Farsi is an asset.
Competencies: Commitment to MSF’s Principles, Behavioural Flexibility, Stress Management, Results and Quality Orientation, Service Orientation, Teamwork and Cooperation.

Post conditions

Full time position
Annual gross salary: According to MSF Salary Policy
Private insurance

To apply
Please send your CV and a cover letter in English at the following email address, quoting reference code Psychologist Lesvos in the subject line of the e-mail: msf.hr.lesvos@gmail.com

Closing Date: 03/03/2020
Info: https://msf.gr/ads/psychologist-13