POSITION SUMMARY

• The Psychologist will support in evaluating children who are experiencing emotional difficulties and provide a treatment plan.
• He/she will support to assess the child to determine the problem, develop a therapeutic strategy and meet with the child in a therapeutic setting.
• His/her job will include education, guidance and support for families – working with parents individually and in groups to teach parents proactive behavioral prevention strategies.
• He/She will work with care-givers and relevant stakeholders to ensure the holistic development of children and youth.
• Collaborate with relevant childcare duty-bearers on developmental and protection of children and youth in our sector.
• Support in the design and implementation of child and youth care programmes of SOS Children’s Villages.
• Monitor trends and research best practices in the field of child/youth care for impact
• Ensure data confidentiality, ownership of project beneficiaries and SOS Children’s Villages.
• Guarantee the confidentiality of clinical interviews / individual or group counselling
• Identify and implement relevant and innovative quality interventions, respecting SOS Children’s Villages strategy, international standards and national policies.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• HND/BSC Degree in Pscychology or related field
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as Counselling psychologist/ Mental Health
• At least 5 years working experience in an NGO
• Good knowledge of Social/Development work
• Counselling skills, including ability to advice, influence and guide programme participants and other community members

Understanding of child development issues, including knowledge of child rights, child protection, child welfare, childcare and parenting.