Job Description: Psychologist

Number Of positions: 2

Duration: 11 Months

Location:  Duhok Governate

Deadline of submission: 15th April 2023

ABOUT US:

The Lotus Flower is a non-governmental organization which empowers vulnerable women and girls so that they are safe, have opportunities to learn, the tools to become financially independent and the freedom to lead change. We provide safe social spaces inside refugee camps and implement projects to help them rebuild their lives and earn a living. We run four women’s centers for the IDP, refugee and host community in Kurdistan.

Our programs are based around pillars from the UN's 2030 Sustainable Development Goals:

●      Health & Safety

●      Education & Livelihoods

●      Peacebuilding & Human Rights

Our centers implement much-needed livelihood training, language courses, computer training, mental health support, fitness and health training, and awareness sessions and advocacy on women's rights and gender-based violence. 

We aim to provide the foundation for women to rebuild themselves, their families, and their futures. As local implementers, we work at the grassroots level to get right into the heart of communities, listening to local needs and employing local women to implement the programs. Our fundamental belief is that women and girls are powerful drivers of change, and we provide the support they need to reach their full potential and rebuild their futures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job generally requires the ability to do the following work:

·       Required to work within the framework of The Lotus Flower’s Code of Conduct, Human Resource policy, and implement the safeguarding policy.  The policy documents will be provided on the first day of employment and the new employee will be required to read and sign the documents.

·       Provide effective individual, family and group psychotherapy

·       Determine realistic goals for psychotherapy

·       Perform psycho-diagnostic evaluations

·       Supervise staff, fellows and interns

·       Attend program development for patients treated or evaluated

·       Demonstrate an understanding of patient needs when devising and implementing treatment

·       Provide team consultation

·       Provide assessment and recommendations for appropriate treatments

·       Diagnose and treat various mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders

·       Review relevant literature, synthesize evidence-based materials, and translate complex behavioral health concepts

·       Conduct case management and other administrative tasks as needed

·       Provide referral services to outside therapists, clinics, and treatment facilities

·       Plan and provide clear and intentional-focused instruction based on individual beneficiary goals using state standards, subject matter content, and district curriculum

·       Consult with staff and parents, making recommendations for developmentally appropriate services and strategies to assist in improving beneficiary achievement

·       Act as a liaison with community agencies that provide services to Women’s and girls.

·       Provide behavior consultation for beneficiary by designing and implementing measurable behavior interventions

QUALIFICATIONS & PREFERRED SKILLS:

·       A bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field

·       2+ years’ experience in clinical psychology, primary care or behavioral medicine preferred

·       In-depth knowledge and experience in individual, group, couples and family psychology

·       Demonstrated skill in supervision of clinical staff and trainees

·       Proven experience in administering findings of current studies into clinical curriculum

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·       Ability to work with diverse groups of people as a member of a multi-cultural team

·       Ability to think critically, to assess the needs of local populations and to have a problem-solving attitude

·       Ability to reflect and integrate new ideas in the project.

·       Must possess an ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines, be adaptable and work well with others in a fast-paced environment

·       Proficiency with MS Office software required (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

·       Full command of Kurdish, Arabic and English required

·      Creativity, a sense of humor and patience are also welcomed skills

HOW TO APPLY:

·       Please send your updated CV and cover letter to careers@thelotusflower.org mentioning “psychologist” as the subject of your email.

·       CVs and cover letters that are in the form of pictures, and screen-shots will not be accepted.

·       CVs that do not include the subject line will not be considered.

·        Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

·       Applications past the expiration date of the advertisement will not be considered.