Nov 15, 2018
Location: Maiduguri, Borno Job Description
The responsibility of the Psychotherapist is to setup, implementation and coordination of the integrated project for improvement of the Mental Health Situation in IDP (Internally Displaced People) Camps and host communities.
Responsibilities
Managing and coordinating all tasks related to the implementation of the Psycho-Social-Support component, while complying the rules and regulations of Malteser International and its donors
Diagnose traumas of violence affected people and draft a treatment concept for each individual, always respecting patient confidentiality
Plan and conduct individual and group sessions for the treatment of traumatized person and groups
Establish a good network of Mental Health and Psycho-Social-Support specialist and setting up an adequate referral system for hardship cases
Properly document all implementation related processes well and establish a good filing system.
File all support documents properly, e.g. regarding correspondence, contacts and general administration. Keep project Master File folder, including beneficiary files and participant lists up-to-date
Coordinate well and proactively, the daily cooperation and work with the Management, as well as Administration and Program staff
Report to the supervisor all difficulties and relevant information, as well as all relevant issues concerning safety, security and success of the program in a timely manner
Fulfill other Project Implementation and coordination functions as required
Qualifications
Master Degree in Psychology or related fields, or equivalent experiences in treating traumatized people in emergency settlings
5 years of relevant experience
Proven experience in treating traumatized people in emergency settlings
Working experience in the Northeast of Nigeria for NGOs would be an asset
Ability to work, manage and coordinate a team
Excellent written and spoken English; speaking Kanuri and Hausa
Conditions
Starting date: 01.12.2018
Intended duty stations: Maiduguri, Nigeria
Duration of contract: 12months
Salary according to qualification and experience
Kindly note that this a national position with a local contract
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https://www.myjobmag.com/job/107819/psychotherapist-psychosocial-support-national-position-malteser-international