Position: Psychologist
As part of its activities, the organization recruits a psychologist in charge of mental health assessment and management of patients.
Responsibilities
The psychologist conducts a mental health needs assessment, establishes a diagnosis and management plan, informs the family of the possible consequences of the disease, and refers patients to other professionals when necessary.
It implements the protocol for the care of victims of sexual violence (VVS), identifies these victims and sends them to the medical team so that they receive the necessary treatment.
It provides psychological support and psychotherapy sessions, individual, family or group, in accordance with MSF protocols, without judgment or discrimination, so as to improve the mental health of patients.
It assists and trains staff members and, if necessary, other stakeholders in order to expand the scope of mental health activities. He works closely with translators to determine the vocabulary and attitude to adopt during sessions.
It collects statistics and monitors data related to mental health activities. He informs his superior and the medical team of any questions or problems that may arise in connection with the treatment, so as to offer the best solution from a medical point of view.
It guarantees the confidentiality of all information relating to the patient.
Responsibilities specific to MSF WACA, mission Senegal, migration context
The psychologist offers advice on mental health: prevention and information on identifying signs of anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and mood disorders, as well as advice on managing stress and anxiety.
It participates in awareness-raising events for the migrant population on mental health and proposes speech groups adapted to this population, ensuring that the composition of the groups allows everyone to express themselves freely and safely.
It adapts to the beliefs and culture of the patients being followed and works closely with translators when necessary. If a patient is referred to a facility or other mental health professional, he/she follows up on this referral.
It ensures the care of migrants on disembarkation, at the OPD and on mobile clinics, by carrying out psychological first aid and supportive therapies. It also ensures follow-up of patients who require further therapy sessions.
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