Job Title: Psychologist
Job location: Syria – Idleb
Reports to: Admin Officer
JOB SUMMARY
The psychologist is responsible for providing psychological, educational, and rehabilitative support for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families, and to develop comprehensive and individualized intervention plans based on scientific assessment, implemented in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The psychologist has the following responsibilities and duties:
· Conduct comprehensive psychological and behavioral assessments using standardized and approved tools and reports.
· Participate in the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders in collaboration with the specialized team.
· Develop Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), follow up on their implementation, and modify them as needed.
· Deliver individual and group therapy sessions based on scientific strategies (e.g., Applied Behavior Analysis, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy…).
· Provide psychological counseling and support to the parents of children, encouraging their active participation in the therapeutic plan.
· Document all therapy sessions and evaluation reports and update them regularly.
· Work within a multidisciplinary team (teachers, speech therapists, occupational therapists…) and maintain ongoing coordination.
· Contribute to building the capacity of the staff through internal guidance or training sessions.
· Conduct awareness workshops for parents and the local community about autism and the role of families.
· Adhere to ethical and professional standards in the practice of psychology.
· Participate in regular meetings and report on case development and service quality improvement.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Should have the following skills, education, and experience:
· A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in psychology (Master’s degree or a specialized diploma in Child Psychology or Clinical Psychology is preferred).
· At least two years of experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder.
· Strong knowledge of psychological assessment methods and standardized tools.
· Familiarity with modern therapeutic techniques used in autism treatment.
· Ability to communicate effectively with children and their families.
· Strong teamwork skills and the ability to coordinate within a multidisciplinary team.
· High documentation skills and proficiency in using computers.
· Empathy, patience, and the ability to work with children with special needs.
· Good analytical and organizational skills.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Commitment to humanitarian and professional values
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ABOUT MEDGLOBAL
MedGlobal is a global humanitarian non-profit organization providing medical and health education services to people in need, including refugees and displaced persons, in disaster and underserved regions. The organization is composed of medical and public health professionals from diverse backgrounds.
CODE OF CONDUCT
MedGlobal Code of Conduct reflects the profession’s core set of beliefs and values of care, respect, trust, and integrity. These beliefs and values are fundamental to MedGlobal employees, volunteers, interns, consultants, and contractors to guide their practice and conduct. The Code is organized into categories, as follows:
· Always act with fairness, honesty, integrity, and openness; respect the opinions of others and treat all with equality and dignity without regard to gender, race, color, creed, ancestry, place of origin, political beliefs, religion, marital status, disability, age, or sexual orientation.
· Provide a positive and valued experience for those receiving services within and outside MedGlobal.
CHILD PROTECTION POLICY
Child abuse in all forms is unacceptable to MedGlobal, which recognizes its responsibility to protect children from harm in all areas of its work. MedGlobal is committed to ensuring a child-safe environment and is applying a zero-tolerance approach towards any kind of child abuse and exploitation.
DISCRIMINATION, ABUSE AND HARASSMENT POLICY
MedGlobal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and expressly prohibits and will not tolerate any form of discrimination, abuse, harassment (sexual or otherwise), based upon race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, citizenship status, disability, or military status. MedGlobal employees and related personnel must under no circumstances take part in any form of discrimination, harassment, or abuse (physical, sexual or verbal), intimidation or exploitation, or in any other way infringe the rights of others inside or outside the organization.
