Psychotherapy Walk in Clinic Therapist

Psychotherapy Walk in Clinic Therapist - Consultant

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 28 November 2024-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome)

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• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.

• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.

• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.

• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

JOB TITLE: Psychotherapy Walk in Clinic Therapist

TYPE AND LEVEL OF CONTRACT: CST WAE

UNIT/DIVISION: WEL Staff Counselling

DUTY STATION (City, Country): Rome, Italy

REPORT TO (Job title): HQ Staff Counsellor

DURATION & START DATE: 3 months (with possible extension)

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
Provide psychological care/family services for staff and dependents at WFP.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide psychological services for staff and dependents at WFP either in person or via telehealth modalities;
• Advise on referrals to specialists when required;
• Not refer patients to himself/herself outside WFP;
• Open the services of the WFP Psychology Walk-in Clinic to those staff and dependents who were being seen by himself/herself outside WFP;
• Provide services outside working hours on an emergency basis on his/her account;
• Keep all information strictly confidential within the ethical framework of the profession and, in particular, from the employer. Information can be disclosed only with the written consent of the patient;
• Keep appropriate records as professionally required and for purposes of reimbursement by the health insurance;
• Be properly insured against malpractice and third parties professional risks;
• Perform other related duties, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education: Advanced university degree (Doctorate, Masters or equivalent) in Clinical or Counselling Psychology, or demonstrably equivalent studies from a recognized institution. The candidate must hold active licensure/registration as a mental health professional with a recognized governing association and be a member of that organization in good standing. Additional training or certification in a broad range of related fields, such as alcohol/substance abuse, resilience, cross-cultural communication, conflict resolution, mediation, trauma etc. will be an advantage.

Experience: Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible professional post graduate experience relevant to the field is required. Experience working for a United Nations Organization or Humanitarian NGO is an asset. Proven competencies and experience in the provision of either family therapy, child therapy and couples therapy is an asset.

Knowledge & Skills: Computer literacy in the use of office applications and medical recording databases. Courtesy, tact and discretion, ensuring strict confidentiality in the handling of all information both verbal and written. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. Established contacts with relevant medical practitioners and strong specialist referral list.

Languages: Working knowledge (level C) of English required. French, Arabic, Spanish and Italian desirable.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).

• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language.

• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter.

• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time.

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• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.