Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Associate
Provide MHPSS services to refugees and asylum seekers
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Overview
Provide MHPSS services to refugees and asylum seekers
You have:
- 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher.
- Arabic, English and French are required for this position.
- Clinical Psychology; Clinical Social Work Mental Health; Psychiatry; Public Health; Social Work or other relevant field.
- Previous experience working with refugees is preferred.
- Experience in working in the field of community-based protection, SGBV and/or child protection is an asset.
Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)
A (least hardship)Family Type (not applicable for home-based)
FamilyStaff Member / Affiliate Type
UNOPS LICA6Target Start Date
2024-08-15Job Posting End Date
August 9, 2024Terms of Reference
Hire Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Associate (LICA 6)
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Organizational Unit: UNHCR
Duty station: Tunisia - Tunis
Grade: LICA 6
Expected start date August 15th
Overview of Position The MHPSS Associate is a key member of the UNHCR Protection Unit, reporting to the Senior Protection Officer or other designated protection staff. The role involves working directly with refugee and asylum-seeking communities to identify the MHPSS risks, to promote that they receive appropriate MHPSS services and supports. By doing so, the incumbent will pursue an AGD approach, ensuring that persons with specific needs and those most vulnerable and at risk will be considered in all activities.
Duties and Responsibilities - Provide MHPSS interventions, particularly Psychological First Aid, individual and group counseling as well as case management, to refugees and asylum seekers. - Manage and document cases, ensuring appropriate follow-up in coordination with other units. - Facilitate referrals and where needed accompaniment to specialized mental health services and other relevant support services as needed. - Conduct awareness-raising sessions on mental health and psychosocial well-being among refugees and asylum seekers. - assist UNHCR protection staff in assessing the MHPSS needs of refugees and asylum seekers when needed, initiate treatment and define appropriate follow up interventions. - Apply UNHCR's policies, standards and procedures around MHPSS constantly and coherently. - Provide technical guidance to UNHCR staff around MHPSS, community-based protection, child protection and case management units. - Assist functional units, Multi-Functional Teams (MFT) and senior management to integrate MHPSS approaches in the overall protection delivery strategy and operational procedures. - Perform other related duties as required. Minimum qualifications required. Education: *Clinical Psychology; *Clinical Social Work Mental Health; Psychiatry; Public Health; Social Work or other relevant field (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential) Work experience: Mandatory: For G6 - 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher Desirable: Previous experience working with refugees is preferred Experience in working in the field of community-based protection, SGBV and/or child protection is an asset.
Language Requirements Arabic, English and French are required for this position.
Accountability
All UNHCR staff members are accountable for performing their duties as reflected in their job descriptions and in line with UNHCR's regulatory framework, including the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions, and relevant accountability frameworks. Staff members must discharge their responsibilities consistent with UNHCR’s core values of professionalism, integrity, and respect for diversity.Standard Job Description
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Additional Qualifications
Skills
CL-Multi-stakeholder Communications with Partners, Government & Community, CL-Needs Assessment and Response Analysis, CO-Cross-cultural communication, IT-Computer Literacy, MD-Health Information Systems (HIS), WB - Community Services/Social Work, WB - Psychosocial risk assessment and recommendation of mitigating measuresEducation
Certifications
Clinical Psychology - Other, Clinical Social Work - Other, Community Development/Social Work - Other, Mental Health - Other, Psychiatry - Other, Public Health - OtherWork Experience
Other information
This position doesn't require a functional clearance Home-Based
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Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you successfully provided psychological support to someone in need? | This question assesses your direct experience and effectiveness in providing mental health support. | Share a specific example where your intervention led to a positive outcome. |
| How do you approach working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds? | This question evaluates your cultural competency and sensitivity in providing support. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps do you take to ensure confidentiality and trust with clients? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to collaborate with other agencies or stakeholders. What was your role? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you conduct a needs assessment in a refugee setting? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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