Mental Health Counselor

Main Purpose:Providing psychological support to patients according to MSF/WHO/MOH principles, standards and procedures in order to improve the patients’ mental health.Accountabilities:Carrying out evaluation of mental health needs of patients and establishing a diagnosis and a plan of treatment. Informing the patient and his/her relatives about the possible consequences of the illness and the drug treatment to follow and referring patients to other health professionals whenever necessary, in order to provide the most appropriate treatment and improve the patient's conditionImplementing the Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) protocol, identifying possible victims of SGBV and referring them to the medical team so that they receive the necessary treatment.Providing psychological support and psychotherapy sessions (individual, family, group) to patients according to MSF protocols in order to improve their mental health conditionsAssisting and training staff members and resourceful people whenever necessary in order to enhance the scope of MH activities. Working in close collaboration with translators in order to ensure appropriate terminology and behavior during sessionsCollecting statistical and monitoring data about mental health activitiesInforming the supervisor and the medical team about any issues or problems that may arise related to patients’ treatment in order to provide the best possible solution from a medical perspectiveEnsuring that all patient information is kept confidential.Adapt mental health guides and material for psychoeducational, psychosocial, community support, training, and/or psychotherapy groups that are culturally directed and adapted to the project's target population.Implement mental health activities with the project's target population, including individual sessions, group sessions with a psychoeducational, psychosocial, community support and/or psychotherapy approach. Identify the psychosocial, socio-economic and administrative needs for patientsDiscuss difficulties and problems in counselling with supervisorActively promote the availability of counselling services and carry out, individual or in group counselling, basic psycho-educational sessions, to patients, their families (when needed), in or-der to alleviate their psychosocial difficulties within the project scope.Refer patients to other specialists or other institutions for further assistance, when necessary, in order to propose the best support available.Provide training related to mental health and psychosocial support to organizations that are linked to the objective of the project, as well as to leaders, educators from the different CBO’s with which we work or groups that need such training.Ensure, monitor and evaluate the implementation of mental health activities in accordance with MSF's con-text-adapted protocols, standards and procedures.Ensure data collection, database filling, and analysis of reports of mental health activities that need to be reported, to ensure the proper implementation process.Support in the identification of mental health needs for the project's target population, including assessment with health promotion with community involvement.Collaborate in an interdisciplinary team format with the area of health promotion, cultural mediation, medi-cal, psychiatry, social work and others to strengthen the processes of implementation and comprehensive care with the target population of the project.Ensure internal collaboration between the mental health team, allowing an adequate work environment and assertive communication for the development of daily activities.Support in the daily activities that are part of the implementation processes, such as organization of materials, workspaces and documentation.Participate in planning meetings, internal training, team organisation and internal evaluation processes.The Mentioned Amount Is Before Deduction Of Tax.  EducationBachelor of PsychologyMaster degree or diploma in clinical psychology is an assetExperience2 years of experience in clinical psychologyExperience in Mental health groups is an assetprevious experience in MSF or other NGOs, preferably with refugees/vulnerable groups  is an asset, preferably with refugees/vulnerable groups is an assetprevious experience in a MH trauma-focused projects/activities is an assetprevious experience working within a multidisciplinary team desirableLanguages                      Written and Spoken English.Written and Spoken  ArabicKnowledgeDesirable computer literacy (word, excel and internet)CompetenciesResults and Quality Orientation  Teamwork and CooperationBehavioral FlexibilityCommitment to MSF PrinciplesStress ManagementCross-cultural Awareness Job Conditions:Location: Doki, Giza.Contract type: Fixed-term Contract – Full-time (working hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm)Please note that the salary is not negotiable, and that previous MSF experience will be taken into account for salary calculation.Adhere to the MSF principles and to our managerial values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, accountability, trust and Empowerment.Adhere to the MSF Behavioural Commitments.Application Process:Deadline: 25/05/2026 by 5:00 PMInterested candidates should submit their applications with the updated CV, motivation letter, including references details and supporting documents (certificates, etc.).Please note that this vacancy is available for Egyptian nationals only.