Psychomotor Therapist

Assess and provide therapy for motor and sensory coordination difficulties in children.

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Overview

Assess and provide therapy for motor and sensory coordination difficulties in children.

You have:

  • Bachelor's and master's degrees in Psychomotor Therapy.
  • 1 to 2 years of accredited experience as a Psychomotor therapist.
  • Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, neurology, and psychology related to motor, coordination, and sensory integration difficulties or disorder.
  • Fluency in verbal and written Arabic and French.
  • English language is requested for reporting.
  • Previous NGO experience is a plus.
  • Well-developed listening and interview skills to explore children with needs and administer treatment plans.
  • Coaching skills to help children with needs make positive changes.
  • Familiarity with privacy, health, and safety laws.
  • Computer skills to operate record keeping, scheduling, email, and word processing software.

Job Description

The Psychomotor Therapist is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and providing therapy for motor, coordination, and sensory integration difficulties in children at school or under Dirasa (out of school for more than 2 years Lebanese and Syrian children enrolled in private and private free schools in Beirut/Mount Lebanon BML).

The therapists will be collaborating with the IRC inclusion officer and caregivers to develop treatment plans, implement therapeutic interventions, and support individuals in achieving their therapeutic goals.

Deliverables:

- Identify the motor, coordination, and sensory integration difficulties or disorder. - Conduct two assessment sessions for each child using standardized tests and provide a report with scores and a summary of the results. - Develop a suitable and individualized treatment plan, using various and evidence-based techniques to address the disorder or difficulty identified, based on the assessment findings. - Work collaboratively and closely with caregivers, teachers other professionals involved in the child's care to ensure a coordinated approach to supporting their communication development. - Regularly coordinate with the Inclusion Focal Point to confirm upcoming appointments and arrange follow-ups as needed. - Regularly assess the child's progress towards the set goals. - Submit record sheets for each session conducted with the child, while maintaining detailed confidential records - Inform the Inclusion officer about clients who present more complex profiles, and who need further support, and more sessions and or services. - Providing referrals for additional care or services when required. - Follow IRC security measures and policies. - Participate in meetings, reporting, and planning meetings to ensure adherence to standards of care quality and reporting requirements. - Provide a final therapy feedback report on the child's progress, indicating whether improvements were observed or not.

Area

Type

# of therapist

# of children

# of therapy sessions for each child per month

# of Months

Dahieh (4 schools)

Psychomotor Therapist

1

4

5

3

Bchamoun (1 school)

Beirut

Psychomotor Therapist

1

2

5

3

(2 schools)

Beirut

Psychomotor Therapist

1

2

5

3

(1 school)

Jbeil

Psychomotor Therapist

1

2

5

3

(1 school)

Shaile

Psychomotor Therapist

1

2

5

3

(1 school)

Psychomotor Therapy session’s structure

1. Assessment sessions:

- The Psychomotor therapist conducts 3 initial assessment sessions using standardized tests. - These sessions must be completed within the same week. - After the assessments, the therapist provides a report with test scores and a summary of the child’s strengths and weaknesses.

2. Rehabilitation therapy sessions:

- Each student receives 15 rehabilitation therapy sessions after the assessment phase.Therapy begins the following week after the assessment. - Monthly schedule: 5 sessions per month (1 session per week, except for one week with 2 sessions). - Total number of sessions/children= 18.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's and master’s degrees in Psychomotor Therapy. - Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, neurology, and psychology related to motor, coordination, and sensory integration difficulties or disorder - 1 to 2 years of accredited experience as a Psychomotor therapist. - Previous NGO experience is a plus. - Well-developed listening and interview skills to explore children with needs and administer treatment plans. - Strong oral communication skills to counsel and advise children with needs. - Analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective treatment plans. - Coaching skills to help children with needs make positive changes. - Organization skills to maintain up-to-date, easy-to-navigate children with needs files. - Familiarity with privacy, health, and safety laws. - Fluency in verbal and written Arabic and French. - English language is requested for reporting. - Computer skills to operate record keeping, scheduling, email, and word processing software.

Work Schedule:

- Monday to Thursday, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Work Location:

- Working in Dirasa schools all over BML.

Project End:

- 30 September 2025.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your approach to assessing a child's motor skills? This question assesses your methodical approach and understanding of child development. Discuss a structured assessment process you utilize, including any specific techniques or tools.
How do you collaborate with teachers and caregivers in creating treatment plans? The interviewer wants to understand how you build multidisciplinary relationships to support a child's needs. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to keep children engaged during therapy sessions? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you measure progress in therapy for your clients? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time you dealt with a particularly challenging client. How did you handle it? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org