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Psychology Therapist - Jbeil

International Rescue Committee Phoenix

Lebanon (Lebanon County)

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USD 70,000 - 120,000

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Job summary

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) seeks a dedicated clinical psychologist to provide therapeutic services to children facing mental health challenges in Lebanon. This role involves creating individualized recovery plans and conducting therapy sessions while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance the well-being of vulnerable populations. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology and relevant experience, with a strong commitment to humanitarian principles.

Qualifications

2 to 5 years of experience in conducting therapy sessions.
Fluency in verbal and written Arabic and French; English for reporting.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial consultations and develop individualized treatment plans.
Implement therapeutic interventions and monitor/document progress.
Coordinate with inclusion officers and attend team meetings.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Cultural Sensitivity

Organizational Skills

Education

MA in Clinical Psychology

Lebanese colloquium certificate for clinical psychologists

License to practice from the Ministry of Public Health

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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 world-wide for a better future.

The clinical psychologist is responsible for providing professional therapeutic services to in school and Dirasa children (out of school for more than 2 years Lebanese and Syrian children enrolled in private and semi-private schools in BML) in need for intervention, addressing mental health, emotional, behavioral, or developmental issues.

The clinical psychologist will be collaborating with the IRC inclusion officer and caregivers to develop recovery plans, implement therapeutic interventions, and support individuals in achieving their therapeutic goals.

Deliverables

Conducting initial consultations to gather information for children in need.
Set an initial recovery plan for each client based on their symptoms and chief complaint and update the inclusion officer about each case when needed.
Develop a suitable and individualized treatment plan for 15 rehabilitation sessions, using various evidence-based techniques to address the difficulty identified.
Conduct individual therapy sessions with clients and monitor/document their progress using standardized tools.
Identify needs and interventions needed.
Submit record sheets for each session conducted with the beneficiary.
Fill mental health reports/case files for each beneficiary.
Submit a discharge report for each beneficiary who has completed the course of the intervention.
Regularly coordinate with the Inclusion Focal Point to confirm upcoming appointments and arrange follow-ups as needed.
Participate in team meetings and attend training courses when needed.
Inform the Inclusion officer about high-risk cases that need further help.
Deliver psychological consultation sessions to help children who are in need to enable them to explore their thoughts and feelings.
Lead children in need through mental exercises and role-playing activities when beneficial.
Refer to additional care or services when required.
Maintain detailed confidential records.
Follow IRC security measures and policies.
Participate in meetings, reporting, and planning meetings to ensure adherence to standards of care quality and reporting requirements.

Area

Type

# of therapist

# of children

# of therapy sessions for each child per month

Jbeil

(Thanawiyet Jbeil Al Ahliya)

Clinical Psychologist

1

2

6

Structure of Clinical Psychologist Sessions Minimum Qualifications:

Initial session (Anamnesis & Narrative assessment):
Conduct an anamnesis to understand the child's background and needs.
Outline expectations and develop a therapy plan.
Therapy Sessions:
Each child receives a total of 17 therapy sessions after the initial session.
Monthly Schedule: 5 sessions per month.
Total number of sessions/children = 18.
MA in Clinical Psychology
A completed clinical training/practicum in a university center consists of at least 100 hours of training under supervision and 300 hours of applied training.
Lebanese colloquium certificate for clinical psychologists
License to practice the clinical psychology profession from the Ministry of Public Health
Enrolled in the Lebanese Order of Psychologist.
2 to 5 years of experience in conducting therapy sessions for individuals and groups.
Previous experience with local or international NGOs working with persons with disabilities, refugees, and vulnerable populations.
Personal interest in educational and mental health issues.
Extensive knowledge of mental health conditions and best practices for psychological interventions.
Organization skills to maintain up-to-date, easy-to-navigate children with needs files.
Fluency in verbal and written Arabic and French.
English language is requested for reporting.
Computer skills to operate record keeping, scheduling, email, and word processing software.

Assessment Skills

Ability to provide structured clinical assessments and clear case formulation.
Ability to recognize mental health priority conditions as per the DSM-5 and ICD-11.
Ability to use standardized assessment tools.

Management Skills

Ability to develop a consistent and acceptable recovery plan with clear objectives.
Developing family-centered, goal and strength focused, recovery-oriented care plan.
Trained and skilled in at least one evidence-based psychotherapy approach (e.g., IPT, CBT, TF-CBT, EMDR)
Guide and support caregivers of children with disabilities.
Monitoring and evaluating the psychological progress of the client.

Competencies

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to develop rapport with the client.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
Interviewing skills
Cultural sensitivity
Ability to adhere to ethical considerations and principles regarding work with vulnerable populations.

Work Schedule

Monday to Thursday, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Work Location:

Jbeil - Thanawiyet Jbeil Al Ahliya

Project End

30 September 2025.

Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

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