# Mental Health Assistant (SMAPS)

**Company**: International Rescue Committee
**Location**: Caracas
**Experience**: mid
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Healthcare
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

The Mental Health Assistant (SMAPS) will support the implementation of mental health and psychosocial activities.

**Job Summary:** The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Mental Health Assistant (SMAPS) to join our team in Caracas, Venezuela. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing mental health and psychosocial activities, contributing to the emotional well-being of the target population, and strengthening existing programs.

**Key Responsibilities:**

- Implement mental health and psychosocial activities, ensuring high-quality services to the target population.

- Conduct group sessions, provide individual support, and maintain updated records.

- Collaborate with community leaders, educational institutions, and local actors.

- Analyze data and develop reports on mental health activities.

- Provide psychological first aid in crisis situations.

- Develop and implement strategies for mental health and psychosocial support.

- Supervise and mentor staff members.

**Requirements:**

- Clinical Psychology degree, registered with the Ministry of Education and the Venezuelan Federation of Psychologists.

- At least 2 years of professional experience in individual, group, and community clinical care.

- Experience in developing and implementing community-based mental health and psychosocial strategies.

- Knowledge of IASC guidelines for mental health and psychosocial support in humanitarian settings.

- Experience with evidence-based psychological interventions.

- Strong communication and report-writing skills.

- Ability to work in a team and adapt to changing contexts.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

- Experience in the humanitarian sector.

- Certification in supervision and training of others.

- Experience with mhGAP-HIG.

- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.

**Work Environment:**

- Changing work environment.

- Possible geographical movements and program expansion.

- Frequent travel possible.

**Professional Standards:**

- Adherence to IRC's values and principles.

- Commitment to safeguarding, integrity, and accountability.

## Skills

### Required
- Psychology
- Mental Health
- Psychosocial Support
- IASC guidelines
- Evidence-based interventions

### Nice to have
- mhGAP-HIG
- Supervision and training
- Microsoft Office

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