Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Counselor Assistant

Support beneficiaries' mental health and psychosocial well-being at IRC health facility.

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Overview

Support beneficiaries' mental health and psychosocial well-being at IRC health facility.

You have:

  • A university degree in psychology or counselling with psychotherapy, clinical and or counselling psychology work experience, or any relevant certificate like Sociology, Education
  • Minimum of (2) years of relevant work experience in psychosocial support/psychological consultation, in clinical and/or direct practice settings, preferably working with conflict-affected people
  • Knowledgeable in and has used the IASC MHPSS guidelines and best practices as part of their previous work experience
  • Experience and demonstrated understanding of working with a refugee or internally displaced communities
  • Fluency in Arabic

Potential interview questions

How do you assess the mental health needs of individuals and families in your care? To understand your assessment process and how you develop care plans. Describe your methods for assessment and how you tailor plans to individual needs.
Can you provide an example of how you've conducted a psychoeducation session? To evaluate your experience in educating communities on mental health. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to manage stress during high-pressure situations? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you ensure privacy and confidentiality when maintaining client records? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time you had to advocate for a client’s mental health needs. What was your approach? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What techniques do you use to facilitate group psychoeducation sessions? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you collaborate with other team members and agencies to provide comprehensive care? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your understanding of the IASC MHPSS guidelines, and how have you applied them in your work? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 3 months ago - Updated 3 months ago - Source: rescue.org