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Msfsa

Mental Health Specialist (Clinical Psychologist)

JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng/Western Cape

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
ZA
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
2 Sept 2026

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MAIN PURPOSE

Participate in the planning, supervision and coordination of mental health / pycho-social related services in the programme in accordance with MSF standards in order to provide the most appropriate mental health support for patients.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Participate in the planning, organization and coordination of Mental Health activities, in close collaboration with the Mental Health activity manager and other medical team members, in order to ensure an efficient and effective implementation of the resources needed while maintaining high levels of quality in Mental Health MSF programs and activities.

Coordinates activities of counseling services with other relevant actors and liaises with the local counterparts (like MoH, WHO, ICRC and NGO) on mental health matters, including referral services.

Supervise the daily mental health activities and patient support according to MSF protocols and standards in order to provide the most appropriate support for clients with psycho social needs

Liaise with the other MSF team members of the project.

Supervise, in close coordination with the HR department, the associated processes (recruitment, training/induction, evaluation, potential detection, development and communication) of the staff under his/her responsibility in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required

Oversee the administrative processes associated with psychosocial functioning.

When needed, give psychological support to patients according to MSF protocols to improve mental health conditions of patients and enhance their functionality.

Compile the data and statistic linked with MH activities and report to the MH activity manager

Offer clinical counselling supervision to mental health counsellors in collaboration with the Mental Health Activity Manager.

Ensure the patient’s related information is kept confidential

EDUCATION

Degree and Masters in Clinical Psychology.

EXPERIENCE

Clinical experience of at least 2 years

LANGUAGE LEVEL DESCRIPTION

B1 Independent User

Threshold or intermediate

Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.

Can deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling in an area where the language is spoken.

Can produce simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest.

Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

Closing Date: 1 December 2024

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