Overview

The psychologist will provide specialized psychological counseling to clients with moderate to severe mental health conditions in community and home-based settings. The role includes individual counseling, group and psychoeducational sessions, and needs assessments.

Tasks Summary

• Provide specialized psychological counseling.
• Conduct group or information sessions, trainings and psychoeducation.
• Assess the specific needs of beneficiaries and develop individualized case management strategies accordingly.
• Provide psychological first aid (PFA) and remote psychological counseling online and by phone, as needed.
• Perform structured clinical assessments and formulate clear case plans based on cognitive, behavioral and emotional needs.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and ensure organized documentation of assessments, reviews, and follow-ups.
• Effectively manage urgent cases and make appropriate referrals.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of services provided while maintaining client confidentiality.
• Actively participate in supervisory meetings with the MHPSS manager and MHPSS specialist.
• Provide MHPSS services in emergency situations.
• Perform any other tasks deemed necessary by the supervisor to support the objectives of the MHPSS program.

Experience Requirements

• Professional experience in the practice of clinical psychology and providing specialized psychological counseling in a humanitarian setting through a non-governmental organization.
• Previous experience in health programs and experience working in an NGO is desirable.
• A clear understanding of protection, case management and client-centered care in humanitarian settings.

Qualification Requirements

• At least a bachelor's degree or higher in psychology
• Knowledge and experience in clinical supervision and training.
• Knowledge of and experience with inter-agency MHPSS standards and guidelines, such as the IASC Guidelines for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergencies.

Other Details

Languages Required: • Fluency in Ukrainian and Russian is required

Languages Preferred: • basic knowledge of English is desirable

Contract Duration:

Work Modality: • Regular site visits are required. • Business trips are possible. • Occasionally, you may be required to work on weekends.

Remuneration: • Salary 68,600 UAH gross