Counselling Psychologist (Part time)

POSITION SUMMARY:

HIAS is looking to recruit a part-time counseling psychologist who will assist in the provision of counseling and other psychotherapeutic interventions to vulnerable and at-risk refugee clients, including those who have undergone emotional and psychological distress as well as those with mental health challenges impairing their normal functioning.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide individual and group counseling services and other short term therapeutic services to refugees referred to the field office and keep continuous counseling notes
• Conduct psychological assessments and Mental Status Examinations, preparing and submitting the reports to the Center Coordinator.
• Conduct psychosocial counselling to refugees experiencing various forms of trauma while observing the highest levels of confidentiality and professional ethics and etiquette
• Ensure appropriate psychosocial assessment and diagnosis of all the therapeutic cases are in line with the World Health Organization (WHO) Mental Health Atlas
• Follow up, monitor all referral cases, and ensure timely turnaround of assessment reports and other interventions
• Ensure follow up and monitoring of all referral cases and ensure timely turnaround of assessment reports and other interventions.
• Coordinate outdoor activities during therapeutic day out.
• Assist protection officers in organizing and mobilizing for committee meetings, dialogues and other activities to address protection issues
• Assist in preparation of timely, quality and comprehensive reports for work done
• Perform other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• A Degree in Counseling Psychology from a recognized university
• Have at least 1 year of Counselling experience. Experience working with refugees will be an added advantage
• Experience in trauma counselling
• Ideal candidate should have a keen awareness and a good knowledge of psychosocial issues and the complexities of working on these issues
• Strong analytical and report writing skills and proven ability to conduct psychological assessments
• Good team player with excellent cross-cultural interpersonal skills
• Proactive and able to work under minimal supervision while exercising diplomacy, flexibility and assertiveness
• Ability to confront and discuss sensitive issues with respect and able to uphold high standards of confidentiality
• Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Accountability to Affected Population.
• Knowledge in PSEA and Anti-Fraud.

DISCLAIMER:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required or permanent location. Location is subject to change based on programmatic needs. Flexibility is essential as we grow and develop. The successful candidate must be comfortable in a fast-paced, changing work environment with many crucial deadlines. All team members may be required to perform duties outside of their normal work hours of responsibilities as needed.

SAMPLE HIRING PROCESS:

We are committed to a fair and respectful hiring process, and we do our absolute best to respond to every applicant. We prioritize communication and transparency with all candidates, even those who are not moving forward. Here’s a snapshot of our hiring process:

Step 1: Submit your application!

Step 2: Phone screen with a Human Resources staff person. Step 3: Interview with the hiring manager.

Step 4: Interview with a panel of HIAS employees. Step 5: Reference check.

Step 6: Offer and background check.

Step 7: Start your professional journey with HIAS!

Note: Some of our hiring processes may vary, and not all candidates will advance to each step.

ABOUT US:

Over one hundred years ago, the Jewish community founded HIAS (originally the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society) in New York City, the immigrant gateway to America. Supporting Jews fleeing persecution and poverty in Eastern Europe, our founders were guided by the traditions, texts and history of the Jewish people—a history of oppression, displacement and diaspora. HIAS has since helped generations of Jews facing violence because of who they were, and HIAS remains committed to helping Jewish refugees anywhere in the world. Today, our clients at HIAS come from diverse faiths, ethnicities and backgrounds, as do our staff. We bring our experience, history and values to our work across five continents, ensuring that refugees today receive the vital services and opportunities they need to thrive.

HIAS is a learning community, committed to diversity and inclusion. We do our work with integrity, accountability, transparency and a commitment to the highest ethical standards. We seek employees from diverse backgrounds and life experiences to join our teams located in the United States and across the globe. People who identify as BIPOC, people with disabilities, people from the LGBTQ+ community and people with lived experiences of forced displacement or immigration are all encouraged to apply. We are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects our vision, mission and values.

VISION:

HIAS stands for a world in which refugees find welcome, safety and opportunity.

MISSION:

Drawing on our Jewish values and history, HIAS provides vital services to refugees and asylum seekers around the world and advocates for their fundamental rights so they can rebuild their lives.

VALUES:

Welcome • Acogimiento • Hospitalité • (Hachnasat Orchim)

We Welcome the Stranger

Justice • Justicia • Justice • (Tzedek)

We Pursue Justice

Empathy • Empatía • Empathie • (Chesed)

We Approach our Clients with Empathy

Partnership • Compañerismo • Coopération • (Chevruta)

We Believe in Changing the World through Partnership

Courage • Coraje • Courage • (Ometz)

We Act with Courage to Build a Better World

Resilience • Resiliencia • Résilience • (Ruach)

We Adapt and Thrive, Continuously Demonstrating our Resilience