LAW is a unique non-profit network and think tank of human rights lawyers who provide creative legal assistance to individuals and communities who have suffered from human rights violations and abuses in fragile and conflict-affected areas. These people are those who often have the greatest need for protection and assistance but are also those who have the l...
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The Psychologist will deliver the following deliverables:
Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide confidential support and counseling to individuals or groups, in person or remotely as and when required.
Design and deliver psychosocial first aid training to teams.
Facilitate debriefing and clinical support measures both prior or post missions to conflict countries focusing on stress management, resilience and coping mechanisms and mental health awareness.
First point of call for support crisis response initiatives e.g. in the event of a critical incident.
Collaborate with HR and senior management to ensure holistic support including a crisis.
To build staff or community resilience through psychosocial education and stress management strategies.
Identify and refer individuals or groups needing specialist mental health support and care.
Develop and implement wellbeing activities and awareness campaigns
e.g, workshops, mindfulness sessions, and wellbeing days.
ABOUT YOU
Masters degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or relevant fields.
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in providing therapy and mental health and psychosocial support or counseling in an International NGO is preferred.
Demonstrated experience working in volatile or conflict affected environment, responding to gender sensitive, humanitarian, development, or community-based contexts.
Training in Psychological First Aid (PFA), trauma-informed care, or stress management is preferred.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English and other native languages is strongly preferred.
Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality and ethical standards.
Strong facilitation skills to customise and tailor interventions to the needs of different individuals and groups.
Awareness and respect for cultural differences and the ability to incorporate this into therapy sessions.
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