Psychologist

International Network For Aid Relief and Assistance

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct initial assessments through psycho-diagnostic interviews with caregivers, children, and adolescents, and use rating scales and standardized tools when needed, to provide diagnosis, case formulation, and treatment plan
• Conduct brief models of counseling and psychotherapy including but not limited to cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, child-interaction therapy, and other evidence-based approaches for children and adolescents
• Follow up on the psychological progress of the patients and implement concrete treatment plans in collaboration with children/adolescents and their caregivers
• Coordinate with school counselors and other service providers, when required
• Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team, including the psychiatrist and the case management team, to provide holistic and multidisciplinary care
• Conduct mental health awareness sessions or group support sessions as needed
• Provide psychotherapy for emotional and behavioral difficulties for children and adolescents referred after assessment by the Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
• Follow a CBT model for therapy including Trauma-focused CBT when needed
• Provide caregivers with parental guidance and coaching, and guidance on behavioral management when needed
• Provide group therapy for children and adolescents that can benefit from sessions addressing certain skills, such as coping and relaxation techniques
• Attend meetings with team members to discuss the treatment plan and progress of therapy
• Advocate for the best interest of children with other members of the interdisciplinary team and within the healthcare provider to ensure children s and families informed decision-making, consent, concordance with plans of care, and quality of life
• Ensure the implementation of common ethical and legal standards in mental health provision
• Identify child protection and SGBV concerns
• Address family systems issues, including the impact of healthcare concerns, illness, and disease on family relationships; life cycles; and caregiving roles and support models
• Keep a record of clinical encounters through various forms in accordance with using INARA s digital platforms and tools to ensure proper documentation
• Perform data collection and documentation for Monitoring & Evaluation and reporting purposes

Reporting

• Reports to the program coordinator on a regular basis through weekly catch ups

Working environment

• Located in Gaza the working environment will be a combination of both field and office-based work
  There may be times when the position holder is required to work on the weekends or evenings and undertake other duties which are broadly in line with the above.