مطلوب أخصائي نفسي

الوصف الوظيفي:
SOS Children’s Villages takes action for children as an independent non-governmental social development organization. We build families for children in need, we help them shape the development of the community, we respect varying religions and cultures, and we work in countries and communities where our mission can contribute to development.

Position Title: Psychologist

Direct supervisor: Project Coordinator

Status: Limited contract (40 months, depends on project duration, availability of funds and satisfactory performance)

Location: Bethlehem and Hebron with frequent visits to other West Bank areas.

Child Safeguarding Commitment:

SOS Children’s Villages works with children’s and youth. Any applicant he/she should act in a way that safeguards children and youth from all forms of discrimination, abuse, mistreatment and neglect, and will keep data about the children and youth in SOS Children’s Villages programs confidential. He/she will report all concerns regarding actual or potential child abuse, mistreatment or any other violation of the Child Protection Policy according to our reporting and responding system. For sure, He/she would be protected and supported by the organization.

PSEA Standards:

SOS Children’s Villages has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries.  Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, that enshrines principles of PSEA, at all times (both during work hours and outside work hours).  Familiarization with, and adherence to, the Code of Conduct is an essential requirement of all staff, in addition to related mandatory training.  All staff must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause. 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

SOS Children’s Villages is an equal opportunity for employer and values. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Position Summary

Within 40 months BMZ funded Project, the role of the psychologist is an essential part of the project that will secure individual and group psycho-social support for children, youth and families. The psychologist reports directly to the Project Coordinator and works in close coordination with the project team. This position ensures quality empowerment for families within the West Bank. The Psychologist is required to have a deep knowledge of the context in the West Bank and the psycho-social and mental implications on families and children.

Main clients and contacts:
• Project Team
• Family Strengthening teams in Bethlehem and Hebron
• National Programmes Development Director (NPDD)

Key performance areas and main responsibilities:
• Ensure that comprehensive clinical mental health assessments are conducted in best interest of the child and youth
• In coordination with project social worker, refer families with additional mental health needs to specialized services
• Cooperatewith project social worker and design and follow a professional psychological individual management plan
• Prepares psychological and mental health support training, and awarness approaches for child/families development (Children rights, parental skills, protection policy, gender)
• Develop psychological intervention plans for children and families
• Regularly assess and review of mental health status of children and families
• Provide individual and group psychological interventions (using tool CBT, cognitive behaviour therapy, psychodrama, and family counselling) to children, and families
• Ensure proper participation and liaison with project team, social workers, partners and referral mechanism
• Participante in regular supervsion and team meetings.


Child Safeguarding (CS)
• Responsible within own area of work to raise awareness of the SOS Child Protection Policy principles and to prevent and protect children from all forms of abuse, abandonment, exploitation, violence and discrimination
Responsible to report any CS suspicion, concern, allegation or incident immediately, following Child Safeguarding reporting procedures. CS reports should be made to the IOR CS focal person and/or to the respective line manager.
متطلبات الوظيفة:
Qualifications and Competencies for the position:
Must Criteria:
• Bachelor's degree in Counselling/ Psychology/Mental Health.
• At least 3-5 years’ experience working directly with children and caregivers and applying a number of therapeutic approaches.
• Work experience in a case management system.
• Ability to combine field and office work.
• Experience in working with survivors of domestic violence (children and caregivers).

Competencies – knowledge, skills, abilities:
• Good knowledge of child development, family functioning, human behaviour and social environment
• Knowledge on child protection and children rights
• Knowledge on impact of trauma on children and caregivers
• Knowledge on how traditions, culture, beliefs and customs influence human functioning and development at all levels
• Understanding of cultufral diversity, characteristics of special target groups, implications for assessment and intervention
• Understanding of services, including crisis intervention, parenting skills training, family counselling, conflict resolution and individual and group counselling
• Good time management, organisational and administrative skills
• Team work and flexible

Preferred additional criteria:
• Experience on range of therapeutic approaches (e.g. CBT, art therapy, in supporting children, young people and caregivers with a multiple traumas)
• Experience with cognitive behaviour therapy, psychodrama, and family counselling
تفاصيل الوظيفة:
المسمى الوظيفي: Psychologist
آخر موعد للتقديم: 01.09.2025.
المكان: الخليل، بيت لحم
طبيعة العمل: مكتبي أو ميداني (مقر العمل)
نوع الوظيفة: العقود والاستشارات
المستوى المهني: متوسط الخبرة
الدرجة العلمية: البكالوريوس
الخبرة: 3 سنوات
عدد الشواغر: 2
التصنيف: العلوم الاجتماعية والدراسات المجتمعية
آلية التقديم:
Interested candidates must send their Cover Letter including related job achievements, CV, and three traceable references to:
recruitment@sos-palestine.org by Monday 01/09/2025
Indicating in the subject line:  Psychologist “Name of the applicant”,
Otherwise, it will not be considered. This post is open for both internal and external candidates. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Applications after the deadline will be excluded. Applications not conforming to the conditions will not be consider.