Psychiatrist

The
psychiatrist will also provide technical support when needed to the Child
Protection (CP), Women’s Protection and Empowerment (WPE) and Protection Rule
of Law Programming (PRoL) in terms of close coordination and collaboration, ensuring
appropriate referral and follow up systems are in place. S/He will actively
support in development of standard operating procedures for the provision of
psychosocial support and psychiatric care. MHPSS services will be specific to
the needs of girls, boys, women, and men, and will be informed by an
understanding of cultural norms around mental health, gender roles, violence
against women and girls, and the neglect, exploitation and abuse of children and
other vulnerable refugee groups.

Primary Responsibilities
Major
Responsibilities: Major
responsibilities of the Psychiatrist (not exhaustive) are listed below:
Provision of psychiatric support
Provide quality specialized psychiatric consultations and treatment to clients identified both through the project and as a result of external referrals.
Provide structured clinical assessments and clear case formulation: Assess the needs of the beneficiaries on the cognitive, behavioral, and emotional levels (by using standardized assessment tools).
Complete intake assessments, evaluations, reviews, follow-up, and other documentation for each consultation and as necessary in an organized and efficient manner.
Ensure that emergency cases are properly managed, referred to, and followed-up.
Submit reports and updates on the cases to Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Manager regularly including feedback, concerns, and recommendations.
Lead/support development of guidelines for the referral of cases in need of psychiatric support by community focal points, to ensure effective responses to the needs of clients, and for referral of cases in need of clinical mental health support.
Provide external clinical supervision to psychologist working across IRC Country program.
Participate actively in weekly team meetings to contribute to project planning and effective implementation.
Participate in preparation of internal and external reports, as required.
Maintain irreproachable levels of confidentiality and privacy.
Any other tasks as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

Key Working
Relationships:
Position
Reports to:  Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Manager.
Position
technically support:  Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Specialist.
Other
Internal and/or external contacts:  Primary Health Manager, members of MMU; Pharmaceutical Manager;
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Manager; IRC
different Programs

Job
Requirements:
Education:
Medical Doctor, with specialization in Psychiatry, with minimum of 5 years of clinical experience, desirably in psychotherapy, clinical and/or counselling psychology work experience.
Knowledgeable in and has used the IASC MHPSS guidelines and best practices as part of their previous work experience.
Strong experience in clinical supervision, training and or coaching others.
Strong communication skills, with ability to communicate effectively with different types of people.
Demonstrated ability to liaise with partner organizations, including representation and liaison with external parties.
Interpersonal qualities: Works well in teams and promotes teamwork, flexible and able to handle pressure and conflict well in a calm and constructive manner.
Fluent in Ukrainian and Russian, English will be an asset.
Full professional competency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Female candidates are highly
encouraged to apply.

PROFESSIONAL
STANDARDS
The International Rescue Committee is
determined to protect the people it serves and staff from all kinds of harm,
including sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. It is committed to take
all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel
safe. IRC builds diverse and inclusive teams of professionals who promote
critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best
possible services to our clients.

IRC workers must adhere to the core
values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional
Conduct.  These are Integrity, Service,
Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates
and enforces its safeguarding policies to protect adult and child clients from
any form of exploitation and abuse, including sexual exploitation and abuse,
and its staff from sexual harassment and violence.

Where misconduct is alleged, IRC
follows a Zero tolerance approach and takes all necessary actions and
corrective measures. IRC investigation unit comprises of experts and trained investigators
that ensures professional survivor-centered investigations are conducted if
allegations of safeguarding violations are reported through the safe and
accessible reporting channels that IRC makes available to its staff, partners,
and clients.

These commitments are set out in IRC’s
Safeguarding Policies, accessible in English and in Ukrainian language via this
link: https://rescue.box.com/v/irc-safeguarding-policies

IRC is an active member of the
Inter-Agency Task Force on Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)
set-up in Ukraine.

We will ensure that individuals with
disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job
application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to
receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to
request accommodation.