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MHPSS Counsellor

Position Title: MHPSS Counsellor

Location: Misrata

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Job Summary

 The MHPSS Counsellor plays a crucial role in our team, providing individual psychological sessions and essential support to individuals grappling with mental health issues in crisis and post-crisis contexts. This role requires applying a range of counselling modalities and approaches to effectively address the diverse needs of our clients.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 Individual Psychological Sessions:

1. • Conduct one-on-one psychological counselling sessions using a variety of counselling modalities tailored to each client’s needs.
2. Assessment and Treatment Planning:
   • Conduct comprehensive assessments to understand clients’ mental health concerns and develop personalized treatment plans incorporating different counselling approaches.
3. Counselling Modalities:
   • Utilize a diverse range of counselling modalities such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Informed Care, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Mindfulness, among others.
4. Psychoeducation and Support:
   • Provide psychoeducation to clients and their families, imparting knowledge about mental health conditions and effective coping mechanisms.
5. Crisis Intervention:
   • Be prepared to offer immediate support and intervention for clients experiencing acute emotional or psychological crises, utilizing crisis intervention techniques.
6. Confidentiality and Ethics:
   • Adhere to strict confidentiality and ethical guidelines while handling sensitive client information and maintaining professional boundaries.
7. Documentation and Reporting:
   • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of counselling sessions, assessments, and progress notes.
   • Prepare regular reports on caseloads, progress, and outcomes to assist in program evaluation.
8. Collaboration and Referral:
   • Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care for clients, including referrals to specialized services when needed.
9. Self-Care and Professional Development:
   • Engage in regular supervision, peer support, and self-care practices to maintain personal well-being and professional growth.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in counselling, psychology, clinical social work, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications or licenses in counselling or psychotherapy.
• Proven experience in providing individual psychological counselling using diverse counselling modalities, especially in crisis or trauma contexts.
• Familiarity with evidence-based therapeutic modalities and interventions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to empathize and connect with clients.
• Knowledge of mental health and psychosocial issues, especially in humanitarian or disaster-affected contexts.

HOW TO APPLY

Email your CV and cover letter to Libya-Recruitment@InternationalMedicalCorps.org

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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.

If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.

Safeguarding

It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect 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, and any form of trafficking in persons. 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.

Equal Opportunities

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 as a veteran.