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Clinical Psychologist Job at Refugee Law Project
Refugee Law Project
Job Description
The Clinical Psychologist will be primarily responsible for conducting comprehensive psychological assessments and diagnosing a range of mental health conditions among clients. The role involves developing, implementing, and monitoring individualized treatment plans including evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions. Additionally, the position coordinates care with multidisciplinary teams to ensure a holistic and integrated approach to Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS).
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments to diagnose emotional, behavioural, and mental health conditions using a combination of clinical interviews, direct observation, and standardized psychometric tools.
- Develop and implement individualized and/or group, evidence-based treatment plans that are responsive to the specific needs, contexts, and vulnerabilities of clients.
- Provide a range of psychotherapeutic and counselling services, including individual, group, family, and household-based sessions, ensuring culturally sensitive and trauma-informed care.
- Monitor and evaluate client progress on an ongoing basis, adjusting treatment plans as necessary, including through follow-up sessions and home visits where appropriate.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, social workers, and other healthcare providers, to ensure coordinated and holistic care for clients.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and confidential client records in line with professional, ethical, and legal standards.
- Maintain an up-to-date, accurate, and comprehensive client database, ensuring proper data entry, management, and secure storage in line with confidentiality and data protection standards.
- Support the adoption, adaptation, and/or development of appropriate psychosocial and psychological assessment and intervention tools, ensuring they are contextually relevant and evidence-based.
- Lead and actively participate in the analysis of client data to generate insights that inform programme design, service delivery, and continuous improvement of MHPSS interventions.
- Document significant change stories and case studies that effectively capture and communicate the impact and transformation resulting from MHPSS services among refugees and host communities.
- Contribute to the development and piloting of innovative mental health and psychosocial support approaches to enhance service delivery and respond to emerging needs.
- Prepare and submit timely, high-quality, and evidence-based intervention reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, in line with organizational and donor requirements.
- Provide psychoeducation to clients, their families, and caregivers on mental health conditions, treatment options, and effective coping strategies to promote recovery and resilience.
- Deliver timely and appropriate crisis intervention services, including psychological first aid and stabilization support, for individuals experiencing acute distress or emergencies.
- Lead and participate in the facilitation of review, supervision, and mentorship meetings with community-based structures, including community workers and teachers, to strengthen capacity in identifying and responding to mental health and psychosocial needs.
- Plan, organize, and facilitate trainings, workshops, and continuous learning sessions for staff to enhance their technical competencies and ensure alignment with current best practices and emerging trends in mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS).
- Contribute to and actively participate in research initiatives aimed at generating rigorous evidence on mental health and psychosocial wellbeing among refugees, forcibly displaced persons, and host communities. This includes supporting data collection, analysis, and the development of evidence-based findings and recommendations to inform policy, programming, and advocacy.
- Undertake independent and collaborative research and contribute to the publication of findings in peer-reviewed journals, policy briefs, and other professional platforms.
- Develop and maintain a robust documentation and archival system to systematically capture, organize, and preserve research outputs, reports, and related materials, ensuring institutional learning and continuity.
- Participate in national, regional, and international forums addressing mental health and psychosocial wellbeing as a cross-cutting issue, with the aim of promoting RLP’s work, sharing knowledge, and advocating for the rights and wellbeing of marginalized and displaced populations.
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
Apply here: https://www.refugeelawproject.org/component/content/article/clinical-psychologist?catid=42
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