Psychologists

Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders) - Field • Medical Lake, WA

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About The Position

Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international organization that provides medical care to the people who need it most. The organization cares for people affected by conflict, disease outbreaks, disasters, and social exclusion in more than 70 countries. MSF offers medical humanitarian assistance solely based on need, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, or politics. Our international project teams include medical, logistical, and administrative staff, most of them hired locally and working with their own communities. Our actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of independence, impartiality, and neutrality. We also bear witness and speak out about the experiences of our colleagues and patients. MSF USA is one of 24 sections supporting the global movement, primarily through staff recruitment, fundraising, advocacy, and communications. We welcome candidates who bring a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences to join us in working toward MSF’s social mission.

Requirements

• Available to work in our international programs for 9 to 12 months.
• Must be actively licensed to practice as a clinical and/or counseling psychologist.
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience (post-training) in a multi-disciplinary setting treating patients with psychotherapeutic and/or counseling methods.
• Previous experience in a low resource setting (priority given to those with experience working in a humanitarian context).
• Experience with a range of psychotherapeutic methods/approaches such as systemic, cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, or client-centered.
• At least 6 months of clinical experience within the last two years.
• Professional experience supervising, managing, or training staff.
• Experience in developing psycho-educational tools and/or ‘train the trainer’ courses/tools.
• Professional experience in mental health issues associated with at least TWO of the following areas: HIV/AIDS, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Sexual violence, Trauma, Tuberculosis (TB).

Nice To Haves

• French or Arabic language (B2 or above).
• Experience with migrants experiencing trauma, internally displaced people, and/or refugees.
• Experience with short-term therapy.
• Experience across the full scope of mental health care provision for adults, adolescents, and children.
• Experience with individual, family, and group counseling.
• Experience in community-based psycho-social or trauma-focused programs.
• Experience in adapting recognized and accepted therapeutic techniques in consideration of local cultural contexts.
• Experience with adherence counseling and/or patient education for chronic diseases.

Responsibilities

• Support people suffering from post-traumatic stress related to a conflict situation or disaster, survivors of sexual violence, or people being treated for HIV/AIDS and/or tuberculosis.
• Provide individual clinical consultations.
• Organize psycho-pedagogical activities.
• Organize training sessions for the team.
• Recruit, train, and supervise locally hired mental health professionals.
• Adapt tools to local cultural needs and contexts as well as to changing circumstances.
• Suggest improvements in line with MSF’s objectives and strategies.

Benefits

• MSF staff are employees with a salary and benefits.
• Encouragement of the completion of multiple assignments.
• Possibilities for professional growth within the organization in the medical, non-medical, and coordination streams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree