MHPSS Psychosocial Worker

MHPSS Psychosocial Worker

JOB Vacancy Announcement #: NES-TLB-MHPS-0138

Job Title: MHPSS Psychosocial Worker

Application deadline: 13.05.2023

Duty Station: Tal Baidar

Job Requirements:

  • University degree, preferably in psychology, sociology, social work, mental health or related field of study preferable.
  • 1 year related field with experience. NGO experience is a plus
  • Experience working in the social service field preferable
  • Ability to work independently and responsibly.
  • Experience working with children and women preferable
  • Fluent English and Arabic writing and reading skills essential
  • Experience working with MHPSS, protection or case management in a humanitarian setting preferable
  • Experience in MHPSS Programming in emergency situations preferable
  • Clear understanding of mental disorders prevention and treatment.
  • Field work understanding/experience
  • Openness to working with displaced communities
  • Fluency in English, Arabic and Kurdish preferable including writing clear and concise reports
  • Good communication skills and writing skills an added advantage
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power point.
  • Experience working in the social service field, as a School Counsellor or with a Psychological background (min 6 months’ experience).
  • Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within MRFS and amongst beneficiaries served by MRFS.

Job Description:

  • Provide Psychological First Aid, psychosocial support, case management, psychosocial group activities, community awareness and trainings
  • Develop care and safety plans that are individualized, mutually developed and jointly monitored with the beneficiary
  • Monitor on-going care plan development with special attention to safety issues
  • Establish long and short-term goals in case planning
  • Coordinates the provision of social services to beneficiary, caregivers, families, and significant others (includes referrals) to enable them to deal with the impact of mental illness on individual family functioning and to achieve maximum benefits from healthcare and support services
  • Serve as a beneficiary advocate
  • Make appropriate referrals to other services
  • Conducts review for appropriate utilization of services from admission through discharge/termination
  • Evaluate client/ survivor satisfaction and quality of care provided
  • Facilitate group support sessions
  • Maintains current and comprehensive client files and client logs as well as documentation related to group work, community activities and trainings
  • Report on all tasks and responsibilities including referrals using collection tools provided by MRFS
  • Reporting on evolving needs in the community, gaps in service access, and trends among targeted populations relevant to program implementation
  • Provide PSS training when needed.

Advertiser: Medical Relief for Syria

Other Information’s:

Medical Relief for Syria never asks job applicants for a fee, payment, or other monetary transaction.

If you are asked for money in connection with this recruitment, please report to Medical Relief for Syria at the website for reporting misconduct: https

How to Apply:

Please send your CV to MRFS email: nes-recruitment@medicalreliefforsyria.org
• Please indicate the code of the position (NES-TLB-MHPS-0138) in the Subject line.
• CVs without the subject line “NES-TLB-MHPS-0138 ” will not be considered.
• Only CVs in Word and pdf format will be accepted, other formats will be ignored.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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