Psychologist

IRC - International Rescue Committee; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 52.000 - 72.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Development opportunities

English classes & online training

Life Insurance

Medical insurance for staff and family

Free psychological support for staff &

Zusammenfassung

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) seeks a Psychologist to provide specialized psychological support to clients with moderate to severe mental health conditions in community and home-based settings. The role involves individual counselling, group psychoeducation, and case management within MHPSS mobile teams, with field travel to Mykolaiv and Khersonska oblast.

Work closely with Healthcare staff, maintain strict confidentiality, and collaborate with partner organisations.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Psychology.
• Knowledge and experience in clinical supervision and training delivery.
• Knowledge of inter‑agency MHPSS guidelines including IASC standards.
• Minimum 3 years of professional psychological support experience.
• Experience with NGOs and health programmes is desirable.
• Familiarity with mhGAP and WHO guidelines.
• Experience in assessment, programme development, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Understanding of protection principles and client‑centred care.
• Fluency in Ukrainian and Russian; basic English desirable.
• Strong computer skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint for data collection and reporting.

Aufgaben

• Provide specialized psychological counselling.
• Conduct group information sessions and psychoeducation activities.
• Assess beneficiary needs and develop case management strategies.
• Provide Psychological First Aid and remote counselling.
• Conduct structured clinical assessments and develop case management plans.
• Maintain confidentiality and documentation of assessments and actions.
• Manage emergency cases and referrals.
• Document services accurately; ensure client confidentiality.
• Collaborate with partners and IRC teams on referrals and psychosocial support.
• Deliver MHPSS services in emergencies and as needed.

Kenntnisse

Clinical supervision

Training delivery

MHPSS standards

Data literacy (Excel)

Microsoft Office

Ukrainian language

Russian language

English basics

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Psychology

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Jobbeschreibung

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions.

If you’re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people worldwide for a better future.

The Psychologist will provide specialized psychological support to clients with moderate to severe mental health conditions in community and home-based settings. The position involves providing individual counselling, group and psychoeducation sessions, as well as assessing beneficiaries’ needs as part of MHPSS mobile teams and developing individualized case management plans accordingly. Working closely with the Nurse and Psychiatrist, the Psychologist will support the most vulnerable beneficiaries through home visits, provide Psychological First Aid and remote counselling when needed, and respond to urgent cases, including making appropriate referrals. The position requires conducting structured clinical assessments, maintaining strict confidentiality and accurate documentation, as well as actively participating in supervision sessions and team meetings. The Psychologist will also collaborate with IRC’s partner organizations to provide psychological consultations and psychosocial support to clients referred through established referral pathways. The position is based in Mykolaiv, with frequent field travel to communities in Khersonska oblast.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide specialized psychological counselling.
• Conduct group and information sessions, trainings, and psychoeducation activities.
• Assess the individual needs of beneficiaries and develop individualized case management strategies accordingly.
• Provide Psychological First Aid and remote psychological counselling online or by phone, as needed.
• Conduct structured clinical assessments and develop clear case management plans addressing clients’ cognitive, behavioural, and emotional needs.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and ensure systematic documentation of assessments, reviews, and follow‑up actions.
• Effectively manage emergency cases and make appropriate referrals.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of services provided while maintaining client confidentiality.
• Actively participate in supervision meetings with the MHPSS Manager and MHPSS Specialist.
• Collaborate with IRC’s partner organizations to provide psychological consultations and psychosocial support to clients referred through established referral pathways.
• Provide MHPSS services in emergency situations.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor to support the objectives of the MHPSS programme.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Psychology.
• Knowledge and experience in clinical supervision and training delivery.
• Knowledge and experience in applying inter‑agency MHPSS standards and guidelines, including the IASC Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of professional experience providing psychological support and counselling.
• Experience working in health programmes and previous experience with NGOs is desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of the IASC Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) in Emergency Settings and other MHPSS best practices.
• Experience in assessment, programme development, monitoring and evaluation, as well as technical training and supervision using the WHO Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP).
• Strong understanding of protection principles, case management, and client‑centred care in humanitarian settings.
• Fluency in Ukrainian and Russian is required; basic English language skills are desirable.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with the ability to support data collection, maintain records, and prepare detailed weekly activity reports.

REPORTING STRUCTURE AND TEAM COLLABORATION

Reports to: Health Manager, MHPSS Manager

Direct reports: None

Internal and external contacts: Health Department staff, other IRC departments, relevant healthcare providers, local authorities, partner organizations, protection actors, and other stakeholders operating in the area of responsibility.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

This position is field-based, requiring frequent travel to project locations based on security situation. Office work for documentation, administration, and other project needs is expected approximately one day a week. Sometimes work on weekends may be required.

Work in the matrix organization. Fast pace of working, multitasking and stressful work. The organization cares about staff and provides flexible working options (start early‑finish early, start later‑finish later, remote work).

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary
• Purposeful job and development opportunities
• English classes and unlimited online training courses
• Life Insurance
• Medical insurance for staff and family members
• Free psychological support to employees and their family members
• 30 calendar days of annual vacation with flexibility beyond the legally set minimum requirements
• Up to 10 days of paid medical leave

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives have been shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and rebuild. We are trusted for our ability to reach people in the toughest places, put our clients at the center of everything we do, and - as an evidence-based organization - to relentlessly improve the impact we deliver for those we serve.

If you’re ready to be part of a team that brings ingenuity, fortitude and optimism to making a lasting impact, we want to hear from you.

The IRC Way, our code of conduct, is founded upon our core values of Integrity, Accountability, Service and Equality. These values unite IRC staff around the world and keep our programs firmly directed towards the well‑being of our clients while meeting the expectations of our donors as responsible stewards of their resources.