Overview
The Psychiatrist will provide specialized psychiatric consultations and treatment to clients with moderate and severe mental disorders in community or home settings. The role also includes providing general medical consultations and treatment for acute and chronic conditions as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialized psychiatric consultations and treatment to clients with moderate and severe mental disorders in community or home settings.
- Assess clients’ specific needs and develop individualized case-management strategies.
- Ensure the physical and mental health and well-being of clients through daily home visits.
- Provide basic medical consultation and treatment for acute and chronic conditions when required and make appropriate referrals.
- Conduct group psychoeducation sessions and/or training courses.
- Provide Psychological First Aid (PFA) and conduct field visits.
- Support the pharmacist project in the management of pharmaceuticals, including psychotropic medications.
- Manage urgent cases, make appropriate referrals, and participate in MoH case management meetings.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation of services provided while maintaining client confidentiality.
- Participate in supervision meetings.
- Provide regular reports on activities undertaken.
- Receive and redirect referrals from other IRC departments and external organizations.
Required Experience
- At least 3 years of professional experience in psychiatry in clinical and/or direct practice settings.
- Prior experience in health programs and NGO work is desirable.
- Knowledge of and experience in clinical supervision and training.
- Familiarity with and application of IASC MHPSS guidelines and best practices.
- Significant experience in clinical supervision, training, and/or coaching of others.
- Experience in assessment, program development, evaluation, and technical training/supervision using WHO’s Mental Health Gap Action Program (mhGAP).
- Clear understanding of protection principles, case management, and client-centered care in humanitarian settings.
Qualifications
• Medical degree with specialization in Psychiatry.
