Position: Psychologist
Organisation: MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES (MSF)
Project: MSF Europe Migrations
Location: Athens Starting Date:
Immediately Duration: 3-month contract (renewable)
Requirements:
- University Degree in Clinical Psychology is essential
- Minimum two years experience as a Clinical Psychologist
- Previous experience with MSF or other NGO's desirable
- Experience working with vulnerable populations is an asset
- Fluent English and Greek - Computer literacy (word, excel, internet)
Main Responsibilities of the Position
- Provide psychological support and psychotherapy sessions (individual, family, group) to patients according to MSF protocols in order to improve their mental health conditions
- Carry out evaluation of psychological and mental health needs of patients, elaborate a diagnosis and establish a plan of treatment Be pro-active to reach beneficiaries and promote Mental Health (MH)
- Collect and report statistical data about mental health activities
- Work in close collaboration with Cultural Mediators in order to ensure that appropriate terminology and behaviour are used during sessions
- Refer patients to the medical team, psychiatrist or other health professionals whenever necessary in order to provide the most appropriate treatment
- Work in collaboration with other MSF staff members and other actors whenever necessary in order to enhance the scope of MH activities
- Ensure that all patient information is kept confidential
Closing date: 18.01.2017
To apply, please send your CV and a motivation letter in English quoting reference code "Psychologist" in the subject line of the e-mail here