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Job Title: Psychologist
Status: From 25/08/2022
Location: Samos
Submit until: 30/07/2022
Program’s purpose:
EPAPSY, in collaboration with UNHCR, implements the Samos Peer Support project, which aims at the provision of psychosocial support services to residents of the Samos Closed and Controlled Access Center (CCAC). More specifically, asylum seekers who reside at the Samos CCAC receive MHPSS training by Community Psychosocial Workers (CPWs) and psychologists, so that they are able to facilitate self-help groups with other residents of the CCAC.
Responsibilities
- Providing guidance, coordination, support, and capacity building to a team of 2 Community Psychosocial Workers (CPWs);
- Close cooperation and reporting to the Project Coordinator and the Project Manager;
- Close cooperation and reporting to the Samos UNHCR MFT team;
- Design, implementation, and evaluation of the peer support intervention;
- Using and completing evaluation and reporting forms;
- Participation in regular outreach within the Samos Closed Controlled Access Center (CCAC).
- Organization and participation in information sessions with other actors;
- Communication with other professionals and institutions involved in the care of beneficiaries, if necessary;
- Participation in clinical supervision, staff meetings, and facilitation of team meetings;
- Design, organization, and participation in educational/training programs and seminars
- Respects the ethics regarding the protection of personal data, confidentiality, and medical secrecy.
Required qualifications and experience
Education
- University degree in Psychology
- Professional license as a psychologist
- A master’s degree in a relevant field would be an advantage.
Experience and Skills
- Professional experience in psychosocial support in the refugee context, or any other relevant experience
- Experience in peer support is a distinct advantage
- Previous experience working in a refugee camp is valued
- Experience working in a multicultural environment
- Experience in voluntary work within the field of mental health would be an advantage.
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Flexibility and ability to cope with change and under pressure
- Crisis management skills would be considered an asset.
- Motivation for learning and personal growth
- Valid driver’s license with at least two years of driving experience would be an advantage.
Languages
- Fluency in English and Greek (both verbal and written) is required.
- Good knowledge of French would be an advantage.
Computer skills
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, PPT) is considered essential.
We offer:
- Training in different psychosocial support methods and tools
- Ongoing clinical supervision and support
- Friendly work environment
- Working experience within the field
Interested Candidates shall submit in a single document their Resume/CV and Cover Letter in English by email to: refugeementalhealth@epapsy.gr by 30/07/2022, mentioning in the email subject “SPSP – MHP”.
EPAPSY is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, sex, age, color, religion, sexual orientation/gender identity, marital status or disability. Persons from vulnerable and disadvantaged groups are strongly encouraged to apply. We also strongly encourage applicants from migrant and refugee communities.
Please note that due to the urgency of recruitment, EPAPSY reserves the right to complete the process as soon as the suitable candidate has been identified and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
