Deadline: 09 May, 2021
Location: Bamenda, Cameroon
Plan International is seeking to fill the role of Psychologist.
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.
Responsibilities
- Adhere to internationally recognised best practices for evidence-based psychological interventions and the management of clients with mental health concerns
- Conduct individual and group support sessions with children at risk or who have experienced violence, abuse and exploitation including child survivors of sexual and gender-based violence
- Develop and implement care plans and treatment processes for clients
- Help clients define goals and plan action to achieve personal, social, educational and vocational development
- Provide psycho-education sessions and psychosocial support group sessions for children, youths and caregivers in coordination with the Child Protection in Emergencies programme officers and coordinators
- Identify safe and accessible spaces to carry out individual and group support sessions for children and youths
- Complete case reports and documentation for all sessions and adequately store in a safe place
- Monitor client progress through regular meetings or sessions according to weekly and monthly plans
- Organise stress management team and individual sessions for programme implementation and influencing area staff in coordination with Child Protection in Emergencies programme officers and coordinators
Requirements
- Master’s degree or a licence in Psychology
- Three years, minimum, of practical experience in emergency and/or with a development organisation
- Three years, minimum, of experience in providing mental health services
- Knowledge and understating of the Interagency Standing Committee (IASC) MHPSS in emergency guidelines
- Good knowledge and understanding of humanitarian principles, child protection minimum standards in humanitarian action is an asset
- Understanding of and ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for beneficiaries
- Positive and professional attitude, including ability to work well in a team setting
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Fluency in English
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