Psychologist

Psychologist:

• Line Manager: Project Coordinator
• Location of work: Alexandria
• Contract duration: Until 31th of December and renewable
• Starting date: As soon as possible

Main Purpose:

• Provide psychological support to patients/beneficiaries through mobile clinic activities.
• This will be done in accordance with MSF policies and protocols and in multidisciplinary collaboration with other team members.

Accountabilities:

• Carry out evaluation of psychological and mental health needs of patients, elaborate a diagnosis and establish a plan of treatment
• Identify the psychological symptoms and/or psychiatric disorders and if necessary, refer the patient to the referral focal point or PMR
• Implement the Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) protocol, identify possible victims of SGBV and refer them to the medical team so that they receive the necessary treatment.
• Inform the patient about the possible consequences of the mental illness and drug treatment to follow in order to improve the patient's condition.
• Provide psychological support and psychotherapy sessions (individual and group) to patients according to MSF protocols to improve their mental health conditions.
• Refer patients to other health professionals whenever necessary for assessment and appropriate treatment.
• Ensure that all patient information is kept confidential.
• Assist and train staff members and resourceful people whenever necessary in order to enhance the scope of MH activities.
• Ensure all appropriate documents are filled correctly.
• Collaborate with the line manager, and in collaboration with the medical team, in the scheduling of the activities of mobile clinics.
• Participate in medical data collection and statistics analysis.
• Participate actively in medical and project team meetings and case discussions.
• Inform the supervisor and the medical team about any issues or problems that may arise related to patients’ treatment in order to provide the best possible solution from a medical perspective.