Job Description: Psychotherapist

Number of positions: 1

Duration: 6 months

Location: Duhok

Deadline to apply  30th September 2022

 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

·       Peace building & 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. 

Job Overview:

The psychotherapist’s main work will be leading the field staff, decision-making, coaching, mentoring, developing the team’s skills and helping to manage conflict.

Responsibilities:

·       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.

·       Providing daily psychosocial support to the lotus Flower and Hawar.help field staff who have direct contact with survivors of violence.

·       Preparing, designing and organizing self-care activities for field staff on monthly basis.

·       Conduct a series of supervisions to field staff.

·       Evaluate therapy sessions and outcomes and write reports.

·       Conduct group sessions in a training capacity for other professionals, such as psychologists, social workers, case workers etc.

·       Undergo supervision with a qualified supervisor to reflect on sessions, and to raise personal issues and professional concerns arising from work.

·       Keep abreast of developments in theory and research.

·       Network within the health professional community and other potential business areas to maintain continuity of work and client base.

·       Develop team members’ performance, offering feedback and demonstrating the desired skills and expected work ethic.

·       Evaluate goals and determine how the team will measure success and prevent miscommunication.

·       Set clear team goals and evaluate progress along the way, encouraging teams to work collaboratively.

·       Prevent conflict where possible and resolve it when it does arise.

·       Organize team initiatives and provide team consultation.

·       Supervise staff, fellows and interns.

·       Conduct case management and other administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications & Preferred Skills:

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

·       2+ years’ experience in clinical psychology, and management

·       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.

Person specification:

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

·       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 humour, patience and good interpersonal skills are also welcomed.

·       Excellent verbal communication and active listening skills.

·     Coordination and team work

How to apply:

Please send your updated CV and cover letter to careers@thelotusflower.org, mentioning “Psychotherapist“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.

·       Due to the volume of applications only successful candidates will be contacted.