Psychologist

Yes Theatre for Communication among Youth

Psychologist

Yes Theatre is a community theatre that uses artistic performances, drama and theatre workshops, performances, capacity building training for teachers in theatre based techniques, and activities of cultural exchange for community development. The overall objectives of YT are to contribute to; improve the psychosocial well-being of Palestinian children and youth through the use of Drama and Theatre, and to empower rights holders to know about, and claim their rights. Most of YT's activities are undertaken in cooperation with UNRWA- the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, and the Palestinian Ministry of Education. Yes Theatre's activities in the Hebron district annually reach an audience of 35,000 school students and hundreds of public audience members. YT's core programs are; Play4Kids, Kids4Kids, Drama workshops, Puppets 4 Kids, Taking Detention out of Palestinian Children, Yes4Youth, and Yes4 Future.
Yes Theatre’s work is based in the arts, child rights approach, educational and social entrepreneurship, peace-building, psychosocial well-being sector.

Psychologist, Hebron Base (1 Position)

Starting date:     Feb 01st, 2018
Duration:1 Full Time Contract, 12 months with possibility of Extension

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in the implementation of  Mental Health and Psychosocial support strategies, activities and resources in Hebron in order to facilitate the delivery of a quality Mental Health and Psychosocial support for individuals and their communities as well as to improve Communities’ mental health and Mental Health and Psychosocial well-being.

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Requirements

A Degree in Psychology, Community Mental Health, Psychotherapy or in any other relevant field (Bachelor Major in Psychology)
Valuable experience in training and supervising psychologists and Mental Health Field Workers (at least 2 years)
Experience in individual, family and group sessions.
Experience in MHPSS in Emergencies.
Experience in mental health training for medical staff and Para-medical staff.
Experience related to MHPSS assessment.
Experience in Community Psycho-education and training.
Experience in maintaining network activities including with, national or International NGO`s and official service providers.
Previous work experience for at least 2 years.
Knowledge of MHPSS international guidelines
Strong communication and facilitation skills
Managerial skills
To be able to work independently.
Excellent writing skills and Computer skills (Excel, Word, Power Point)
Arabic and English (both written and spoken)

APPLICATION AND PROCEDURES

Qualified applicants are invited to send their resume or CV and a one-page cover letter in English, by Email to:
 

[email protected]

Please reference the job title as YT/Psychologist /Hebron/2018 in the subject line of your Email.

Dead line for receiving the application is Jan 4, 2018
Yes Theatre recruits qualified individuals without distinction ethnic background or Gender.
We thank all candidates for their interest in a position with Yes Theatre