Description
The Psychologist will provide specialized psychological support to clients with moderate to severe mental health conditions in community and home-based settings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide specialized psychological counselling.
- Conduct group and information sessions, trainings, and psychoeducation activities.
- Assess the individual needs of beneficiaries and develop individualized case management strategies accordingly.
- Provide Psychological First Aid and remote psychological counselling online or by phone, as needed.
- Conduct structured clinical assessments and develop clear case management plans addressing clients’ cognitive, behavioural, and emotional needs.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and ensure systematic documentation of assessments, reviews, and follow-up actions.
- Effectively manage emergency cases and make appropriate referrals.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation of services provided while maintaining client confidentiality.
- Actively participate in supervision meetings with the MHPSS Manager and MHPSS Specialist.
- Collaborate with IRC’s partner organizations to provide psychological consultations and psychosocial support to clients referred through established referral pathways.
- Provide MHPSS services in emergency situations.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor to support the objectives of the MHPSS programme.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Psychology.
- Knowledge and experience in clinical supervision and training delivery.
- Knowledge and experience in applying inter-agency MHPSS standards and guidelines, including the IASC Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings.
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience providing psychological support and counselling.
- Experience working in health programmes and previous experience with NGOs is desirable.
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of the IASC Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) in Emergency Settings and other MHPSS best practices.
- Experience in assessment, programme development, monitoring and evaluation, as well as technical training and supervision using the WHO Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP).
- Strong understanding of protection principles, case management, and client-centred care in humanitarian settings.
- Fluency in Ukrainian and Russian is required; basic English language skills are desirable.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with the ability to support data collection, maintain records, and prepare detailed weekly activity reports.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Hardship allowance (additional compensation for working in hazardous conditions)
- Purposeful job and development opportunities
- English classes and unlimited online training courses
- Life Insurance
- Medical insurance for staff and family members
- Free psychological support to employees and their family members
- 30 calendar days of annual vacation with flexibility beyond the legally set minimum requirements
- Up to 10 days of paid medical leave