Clinical Psychologist

Clinical Psychologist- Jerusalem– National position

Position type and closing date

Full time position, National Position.

Location: Based in Jerusalem

Reports to: Head of clinical Psychosocial Unit

Supervising: Non.

Closing date for applications: 25 April 2024

Applicants are required to uphold the core values of our organization.

The Augusta Victoria Hospital (AVH) is a medical center of excellence that has been providing healthcare services and other health programs for about 70 years to Palestinians, including refugees from throughout the West Bank and Gaza. AVH, a program by the Lutheran World Federation, serves patients regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, or political conviction, without discrimination or favoritism; It is a modern tertiary care facility that serves the most disadvantaged patients from Gaza and the West Bank and has a special historic relationship with the United Nations Relief Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestine Refugees

For additional information, please see www.lutheranworld.org/World Service.

Terms of Reference

Main outcome of the role:

The main role of the Clinical psychologist is to probe the thoughts, feelings of patients so they can lead healthier, happier lives.  Promote mental and physical health. Support an individual’s well-being while being aware of his role in the family and the people with whom he interacts. Develop and sustain respectful and honest relationships, authenticate sensitivity to multiplicity/diversity. Follow ethical and legal principals. Work very closely with the medical team. Direct himself/herself as a professional through words and actions. Maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and families and provide individual and family counseling. Providing Psychosocial support in all issues of life including the difficult issues of dying, death and emotions that arouse such as guilt, anger, fear and anxiety. Complete the Initial intake form about the history of the patient, family status, the living conditions, the history of the ailment, feelings, input and recommendations. Work very closely with the medical team. Document in the medical file the counseling session with the patient, companion and/or family.

Accountable to the head of the Psycho-social Department

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting comprehensive psychological assessments and evaluations for patients with cancer, blood disorders, kidney diseases, and long-term care needs.
• Developing individualized treatment plans to address the emotional and psychological needs of patients and their families within the specified medical specialties.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, social workers, and other specialists, to provide integrated and holistic care for patients.
• Providing counseling and therapy services to help patients and their families cope with the psychological challenges associated with their medical conditions and treatments.
• Staying informed about the latest research and best practices in medical psychology within the specified specialties to enhance patient care outcomes.
• Offering education and support to patients and their families to promote overall well-being and improve quality of life throughout the treatment process.
• demonstrating a high level of empathy, compassion, and understanding of both psychological principles and medical care within the specified specialties.
• Presenting Strong communication skills and having the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Documenting patient information, sessions, recommendations, and treatment plans.
• Discussing the treatment of problems with clients and or companions
• Write reports on Patient medical file “psychosocial notes”. If it is confidential then in the confidential file that is placed in the office.
• Staying informed about the latest research and best practices in medical psychology within the specified specialties to enhance patient care outcomes.

• Offering education and support to patients and their families to promote overall well-being and improve quality of life throughout the treatment process.
• Demonstrating a high level of empathy, compassion, and understanding of both psychological principles and medical care within the specified specialties.

• Attending the weekly staff meetings.
• Undertake any other duties assigned by the head of the department.

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Required Qualifications, Skills and experience

• MS degree in Clinical Psychology from a credited university.
• A Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology is a plus.
• Having license in Psychology is recommended but optional depending whether the applicant is from Jerusalem or West Bank.
• At least 2 years of work experience is a plus in the field of Psychology with relevant experience and skills in Therapy and Counseling, Social perceptiveness, Service oriented, Active listener, Coordinator, Critical Thinker, Complex Problem Solver, Problem Sensitivity, Emotional Intelligence and empathy, Cultural competency, Boundary setting ability and interpersonal skills .
• A plus to have experience or training in working with children / adults and their families in a hospital set up.
• Effective and strong communicative skills in oral expression and communication, oral comprehension, speech clarity, speech recognition, written expression and delivery of presentations.
• Interest in how people think and process information.
• Ability to empathize with a wide range of people. Having the ability to put oneself in the shoes of the patient.
• Proven ability to take initiative, learn quickly, and be accountable for results.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong personnel management skills.
• Able to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals and inspire learning based on experience so as to achieve satisfying results.
• Fluency in writing and reading English, Arabic and Hebrew is a plus.
• Strong reporting skills
• Respecting, Promoting Ethical values and human rights
• Maintain professional relationships and act as guide and advocate.

The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is a global communion of 148 churches in the Lutheran tradition, representing 75.5 million Christians in 99 countries. LWF World Service works in 25 countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean.  LWF Jerusalem program has served the Palestinians in Jerusalem, West Bank and Gaza through humanitarian, health and educational programs since 1948. LWF manages the Augusta Victoria Hospital, two vocational training centers in Ramallah and in East Jerusalem and its central office is on the Mount of Olives.

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