Danish Refugee Council (DRC) recruits Mental Health Specialist

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Bac+5 Deadline: 15 Nov 2019 2026

• 0 comments Danish Refugee Council (DRC) recruits Mental Health Specialist Founded in 1956, the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has been working for 70 years to support displaced people in their quest for a dignified life. As Denmark’s largest humanitarian NGO and a leading international organization, DRC works in nearly 30 countries with a dedicated team of approximately 6,000 employees and thousands of volunteers. The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) assists refugees and displaced people around the world: we provide them with emergency assistance, fight for their rights and help ensure they have access to a better future. We are present in conflict zones, along displacement routes and in countries where refugees settle. We work with local communities to identify solutions that are both responsible and sustainable. We work for the successful integration of refugees and where possible so that their wish to return can be realized. In the DRC, DRC has been engaged in humanitarian aid since 2009. Previously in Ituri Province, DRC has gradually extended its reach to North Kivu. The country office is based in Goma. DRC launches recruitment of Mental Health Specialist

Location

Deadline: 15 November 2026 Level: Master

Experience

General purpose of the post Under the supervision of the Country Protection Manager, and in close coordination with field coordinators, you are responsible for designing, planning, adapting and monitoring all SMSPS activities. You ensure the quality and relevance of SMSPS data activities, practices and analysis, which will be reflected in DRC’s internal reports and donor reports.

Job overview

Under the direct supervision of the Country Protection Manager, the specialist provides individual and group SMSPS interventions and community psychosocial support to promote mental well-being and inclusion and social cohesion within and across communities.

Responsibilities

• 1. Implementation of activities In collaboration with the protection, social cohesion and GBV specialists, assess risks and needs in order to identify psychosocial vulnerabilities in intervention areas. Conduct clinical evaluations of referred cases through the VBG referral circuit, self-referencing or community and develop an appropriate support plan. Develop a personalized mental health plan for (and with) recipients in close collaboration with GBV and protection case managers. Provide appropriate mental health support through one-on-one sessions.

Other information

Provide psychoeducation sessions adapted to adults and their companions, and if necessary for children, refer to other actors in the referencing circuit of child protection. Identify and refer specific cases to appropriate psychiatric service providers and monitor referrals. Coordinate with case managers, managers, social workers, referrals to other services or agencies if necessary (health care, housing/relocation, justice). Work directly with the case management team to develop and revise individualized intervention plans. Participate in case file discussions at monthly case supervision meetings with the case management team. Contribute to the establishment of effective mental health referral systems, as part of a holistic and integrated protection response that is sensitive to conflict, gender and social cohesion within and outside the country. Strengthen case management teams in developing and strengthening the quality of specialized services provided to beneficiaries with Mental Health and Psychosocial Care "SMSPS" needs. Contribute to the review of psychological assessment tools and guidelines for adults, children and families and oversee their administration. Assist the protection team in developing and documenting a replicable model of psychological support as part of case management. Support staff capacity building through one-off reflective practice sessions and case studies based on UNFPA and DRC approaches. Train community volunteers/relays/focal points in the detection and referencing of SMSPS cases.

Education / Qualifications

Attend meetings, trainings, conferences and workshops that may be relevant to the work (internal or external). Develop and deliver training on the SMSPS program, as appropriate. Refer complex cases to specialized mental health service providers. Actively participate in project opening meetings, periodic follow-up sessions, closing meetings and evaluations. Provide ongoing updates to the SMSPS service mapping, with support from protection colleagues. Ensure that the budget of the SMSPS program is consumed in accordance with the plan, in close coordination with the Finance Department. Collaborate with other SMSPS programs from other countries in the region and other actors in place.

• 2. Monitoring and evaluation Evaluate the effectiveness of SMSPS interventions, adjusting strategies if necessary in collaboration with the MEAL/PIM team. Collect data and contribute to SMSPS reporting and knowledge sharing. Ensure compliance, documentation of cases recorded in specific and confidential files, ensuring compliance with DRC data protection standards. Participate in the development and review of various SMSPS resources, tools and brochures. Review and update these documents regularly to ensure they remain relevant and effective. In collaboration with the MEAL Specialist and the medical referents of the health actors of the SEO circuit, lead the analysis of SMSPS data on a regular basis and implement corrective measures if necessary. Monitor previously defined performance indicators and identify challenges encountered during implementation. Experience and technical skills required or desirable Master’s degree (MA, MSc) in Clinical Psychology or Mental Health.

Required skills

Excellent communication skills. At least 4 years of experience in clinical work. Training and experience working with adults, youth and/or children, offering psychological support or counselling. Experience providing psychological support to people who have experienced acute trauma. Experience in training and facilitating group therapy sessions. Advanced knowledge of psychosocial interventions (adult protection,

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