Mental Health Promotor (Re Announced)

Job Summary Provide specialized services and individual mental health support for people with moderate to severe mental and/or emotional disorders in the different areas of intervention. Provide technical support to the protection staff to implement sound mental health support activities for children and adults. Reporting to: Hierarchical: PSS Team Leader Functional : PSS Team Leader / MHPSS specialist Tasks Collaborate with the Technical Protection Manager and MHPSS Specialist for the development of the project’s overall mental health component Assist protection cases with identified mental or emotional disorders referred internally or externally Conduct case-by-case needs assessments for the diagnosis of psychological disorders and identification of treatment and therapy in line with Intersos MHPSS guidelines Develop individual assistance plans and conduct mental health counselling utilising various techniques in line with Intersos MHPSS guidelines and Psychological Case Management SOP Implement the treatment plan of psychological distress cases in coordination with the medical team In coordination with the MHPSS Specialist/ PSS Team Leader ensure safe spaces readiness activities are conducted and actions taken to meet safety and warmlines of the spaces Document progress on cases, maintaining strict protocols for confidentiality and consent, and ensure that data protection protocols are respected Provide group and individual counselling sessions, according to identified needs Conduct Focused Group Interventions following identified or internally developed curriculum Establish and strengthen referral pathways Provide periodic and anonymized feedback to the Technical Protection Manager and Case Workers Team Leader on issues that may require their intervention or guidance Participate in internal case management meeting and bring to the immediate attention of the Line Manager any emergency and specific need Facilitate trainings for internal protection staffs and communities on psychosocial first aid (PFA), identification and assessment of people with psychological distress Strengthen community based mental health support and peer support group activities through mapping the community-based structures that respond to MHPSS issues and building their capacity Provide coaching and support to the field staffs in the implementation of structured PSS activities and ensure standardization across the field locations Collaborate with Protection Coordinator, MHPSS Specialist, technical Protection Manager, Medical Coordinator, Medical Activity Manage in developing the project’s overall MHPSS component Carry out all tasks respecting key protection principles, including but not limited to: do no harm, non-discrimination, confidentiality, accountability and need-to-know principles Establish and ensure efficient running of the help desks within the field locations Collaborate with the PSS team Leader in ensuring timely supplies and repacling of PSS materials Establish and maintain collaborative relations with relevant partners and other project stakeholders working in the project areas Proactively participate in relevant working groups and coordination meetings, as requested by the Line Manager Job Requirements Education Education in counseling psychology, psychology, or any other related social sciences. Professional experience Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience, including at least one year in NGO Professional requirements Computer literacy (Word, Excel, outlook) Analytical and reporting skills Personal requirements Respect and adherence to protection principles Capacity to work under pressure, flexibility Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Languages Proficiency in English (written and spoken) Fluency in local language (written and spoken)