MHPSS Associate - Counselling & Group Support

International Organization for Migration; Qatar; On-site; QAR 167,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Organization for Migration in Qatar is seeking an experienced MHPSS Programme Associate to organize problem- and emotion-based psychoeducation, support groups and individual counselling sessions under the supervision of the Head of Office.

You will coordinate mental health specialists, support caregivers, and develop recovery plans, while reporting all services in Smart Camp SYNC and contributing to capacity building for CAS staff, QRC and volunteers.

Qualifications

• University or Bachelor’s Degree in counselling psychology, or any other relevant field with three years of relevant professional experience from an accredited academic institution.
• High school degree with at least five years of relevant professional experience.
• Proven work experience in a Mental Health Counselling Unit or similar.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the organization of MHPSS services in the form of individual and group sessions.
• Assist in organizing interventions mental health specialists such as clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, doctors, nurses, and social workers etc., and assist to make referrals to specialized services when needed.
• Assist primary caregivers to organize their support to families with members having mental health and behavioral challenges.
• Support in the organization of interventions and recovery plans for individuals, couples, families and groups.
• Help organize platforms and workshop on disseminating key information and advocacy messages on MHPSS.
• Assist in reporting all services provided in Smart Camp SYNC (Data Entry System); including follow-up and new cases, as well as visibility materials of all MHPSS activities conducted at Camp As Sayliyah (CAS).
• Assist to organize capacity building activities for IOM staff, CAS focal points, Qatar Red Cresent (QRC) and Community volunteers on psychosocial support related issues through workshops and trainings.
• Support the continuous monitoring and evaluation of the programme.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Skills

MHPSS programming

Interpersonal communication

Report writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in counselling psychology

High school degree with 5+ years experience

Job description

The International Organization for Migration in Qatar is seeking an experienced MHPSS Programme Associate to organize problem- and emotion-based psychoeducation, support groups and individual counselling sessions under the supervision of the Head of Office.

You will coordinate mental health specialists, support caregivers, and develop recovery plans, while reporting all services in Smart Camp SYNC and contributing to capacity building for CAS staff, QRC and volunteers.