Job ID
45432
Job Title
Psychologist
To work for
IMC | International Medical Corps
Country
Syria
City
Daraa
Field of Work
Social Services - Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Master
Responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The psychologist will provide mental health and psychosocial support services, individual and group counselling, and psychotherapy.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In accordance with national and international guidelines on best practices related to mental health and psychosocial support, the psychologist will:
- Provide evidence-based psychological services for clients and their families with mental health conditions and psychosocial issues.
- Engage with clinical and supportive supervision.
- Work as part of a mental health case management team along with other service providers
- Support the delivery of trainings for staff on topics relevant to psychological practice and case management.
- Develop care plans that are individualized and mutually developed with the client.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Conduct risk assessments and advise staff on carrying out risk assessments and the development of safety plans.
- Remain up to date on evidence-based psychological interventions and advances in the field of psychology.
- Remain up to date with professional development opportunities.
- Perform other job-related duties as requested by Supervisor.
- Promote MHPSS through community-based activities
- Reporting
Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all-inclusive.
The psychologist will provide mental health and psychosocial support services, individual and group counselling, and psychotherapy.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In accordance with national and international guidelines on best practices related to mental health and psychosocial support, the psychologist will:
- Provide evidence-based psychological services for clients and their families with mental health conditions and psychosocial issues.
- Engage with clinical and supportive supervision.
- Work as part of a mental health case management team along with other service providers
- Support the delivery of trainings for staff on topics relevant to psychological practice and case management.
- Develop care plans that are individualized and mutually developed with the client.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Conduct risk assessments and advise staff on carrying out risk assessments and the development of safety plans.
- Remain up to date on evidence-based psychological interventions and advances in the field of psychology.
- Remain up to date with professional development opportunities.
- Perform other job-related duties as requested by Supervisor.
- Promote MHPSS through community-based activities
- Reporting
Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all-inclusive.
Qualifications
- A master’s degree in psychology and/or holding a license to practice psychology is essential
- Experience with an INGO (preferred)
- 3 + years’ experience in mental health preferred
- Master at least one psychotherapy technique
- Knowledge in human rights, especially as they relate to people with mental health and psychosocial concerns(preferred)
- Must be computer-literate, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure in low-resource contexts
- Good ability to work in a multiethnic environment
- Interest in learning and continued professional development
- Arabic and English language ability is essential
- Experience working with a non-governmental organization
- Experience with an INGO (preferred)
- 3 + years’ experience in mental health preferred
- Master at least one psychotherapy technique
- Knowledge in human rights, especially as they relate to people with mental health and psychosocial concerns(preferred)
- Must be computer-literate, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure in low-resource contexts
- Good ability to work in a multiethnic environment
- Interest in learning and continued professional development
- Arabic and English language ability is essential
- Experience working with a non-governmental organization
Salary and Benefits
- As Per IMC Salary Scale.
- Social Security.
- Medical Insurance.
- Life Insurance.
International Medical Corps never asks job applicants for a fee, payment, or other monetary transaction. If you are asked for money in connection with this recruitment, please report the incident to International Medical Corps at www.InternationalMedicalCorps.ethicspoint.com for reporting misconduct.
Please do not submit your CV or application to this website; it will not be considered for review.
- ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE CLOSED MANUALLY UPON REACHING A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE.
- WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Code of Conduct;
As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps; and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report.
Safeguarding:
It is the shared responsibility and obligation of all staff to safeguard and protect the populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons.
- Social Security.
- Medical Insurance.
- Life Insurance.
International Medical Corps never asks job applicants for a fee, payment, or other monetary transaction. If you are asked for money in connection with this recruitment, please report the incident to International Medical Corps at www.InternationalMedicalCorps.ethicspoint.com for reporting misconduct.
Please do not submit your CV or application to this website; it will not be considered for review.
- ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE CLOSED MANUALLY UPON REACHING A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE.
- WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Code of Conduct;
As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps; and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report.
Safeguarding:
It is the shared responsibility and obligation of all staff to safeguard and protect the populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons.
About us
Humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.
International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status.
International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Nov 13, 2025
Expiry Date
Nov 28, 2025
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CV Language
English
