Description
IOM is seeking a Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Specialist to provide individual and group-based MHPSS interventions and community-based psychosocial support to promote the mental well-being and social inclusion of migrants.
Job Overview The MHPSS Specialist will work under the direct supervision of the Senior Project Associate (Social Inclusion & Integration) and will be responsible for implementing MHPSS activities, including individual counselling, group sessions, and community-based psychosocial activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement individual MHPSS counselling for migrants
- Design and facilitate group MHPSS sessions for migrants
- Implement community-based psychosocial activities to promote social cohesion
- Organize psychoeducation workshops and awareness campaigns to strengthen resilience
- Provide technical support to staff on inclusive MHPSS approaches
- Assess the effectiveness of group-based MHPSS interventions
- Document and report on lessons learned and best practices
Requirements
- University degree in Psychology with three years of relevant experience; or high school diploma, and professional accreditation with a recognized psychological or mental health association society with five years of experience
- Experience in facilitating MHPSS activities in community settings
- Knowledge of mental health promotion, psychoeducation, and social inclusion frameworks
- Strong facilitation and community engagement skills
- Experience in group-based psychosocial interventions
- Fluency in English and Hungarian (oral and written)
- Proficiency in Ukrainian a distinct advantage