Are you a Greek licensed psychologist with experience in providing mental health and psychosocial support to refugees and migrants? And are you available from September onwards? Then come strengthen our team! You will be responsible for the individual psychological support consultations of our MHPSS programme in the city centre of Athens.
WHERE WILL YOU WORK?
Boat Refugee Foundation provides medical and psychosocial (emergency) aid and stands up for the rights of people seeking refuge. We take action where systems become inhumane and compassion is lost. Since 2015, we have been working in various locations at the borders of Europe. Currently, we are implementing a programme in Athens, where we offer MHPSS services (Mental Health and Psychosocial Support).
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
As a psychologist, you will be responsible for the individual psychological support consultations of our MHPSS programme in the city centre of Athens. Here we will offer psychosocial support to adult refugees and migrants, focusing on increasing their strength and capacity. Our approach is comprehensive and strength based; we focus on the individual and take each person’s identity, knowledge and skills as a starting point.
You will be joining our Athens team, and you will work closely with the Area Manager, the MHPSS Coordinator, a Greek social worker and a number of international professional volunteers.
THESE ARE YOUR TASKS:
- Screening of referrals and conducting first intakes;
- Establishing a safe environment for the beneficiaries and develop an individualised care plan;
- Conducting psychological assessments and individual consultations following a strength-based comprehensive approach and follow ups;
- Mapping of other specialised MHPSS services (in collaboration with the social worker) and referring beneficiaries to other actors;
- Accompanying beneficiaries to psychiatric services/appointments when needed;
- Providing psychosocial reports to external partners when needed;
- Creating and delivering, in collaboration with the MHPSS volunteers’ team, PSS group activities;
- Creating and delivering, in collaboration with the coordinator, MHPSS capacity building activities such as trainings;
- Attending meetings, such as multidisciplinary meetings and intervision with the MHPSS team;
- Ensuring all relevant internal reports are in place according to agreed deadlines.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
As a psychologist, you have experience working with vulnerable groups and offering mental health support to refugees and migrants. You have excellent clinical skills and know how to apply a strengths-based approach, by always taking someone’s identity, knowledge and skills as a starting point. You communicate clearly and enjoy working together with your colleagues. You are aware of the background of our target population (adult refugees and migrants) and know how to support them through individual psychological support consultations and group activities.
THIS IS YOUR PROFILE:
- You have completed a university degree in Psychology;
- You have a professional licence to practice psychology in Greece;
- You’ve got at least two years of work experience in providing mental health consultations and psychosocial support to adult refugees and migrants;
- You have experience in emergency settings and knowledge of PFA and IASC guidelines;
- You’ve got excellent communication skills;
- You are fluent in Greek and English;
- You’ve got computer literacy skills.
Skills / Competences:
- Strong clinical skills;
- Experience and skills in supporting vulnerable population in Athen’s urban context;
- Comprehensive and strengths-based approach and synthetic therapy tools;
- Self awareness and the ability to work under pressure;
- Strong skills when it comes to communication, collaboration, active listening, and problem-solving;
- Teamwork spirit;
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity;
- Integrity and respect of the code of conduct.
Strong pro’s are:
- You speak French/Farsi/Arabic;
- You hold a Masters degree in a relevant field;
- You have followed psychotherapeutic training.
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
We offer you a paid four-month contract for 25 hours a week, with a strong possibility of extension. Your gross salary will be around € 900,- per month for 25 hours a week.
You will also receive:
- A versatile position within a social organisation in full development;
- A personal training budget;
- Clinical Supervision;
- The opportunity to join multidisciplinary meetings;
- A position in a motivated team that works closely together;
How to apply
ARE YOU INTERESTED?
Do you fit the profile above and are you available from the 4th of September 2023?
Then please send us your motivation letter and CV in English to [email protected].
Checking references is a part of our recruitment process. Therefore we ask you to include the contact details of two references along with the CV or send the references letters the latest by 31/07 (with an additional email) .
You can apply until the 24th of July. As we review applications on a rolling basis, please submit the application as soon as possible. We retain the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date.
Interviews will be held during the period 27-28 & 31/07/2023. We look forward to your response!
Would you like to know more about this vacancy? Please reach out to [email protected].
