Clinical Psychologist – National Post, Lebanon (Bekaa)

About the role

Relief International is recruiting a Clinical Psychologist for its National Post in the Bekaa region of Lebanon. The position is subject to confirmation of donor funding and has an anticipated start date of November/December 2026. The psychologist provides specialized mental health services in RI-supported Primary Health Care Centers (PHCCs) and PHC Satellite Units (PSUs) as part of an integrated health and nutrition response, supporting assessment, treatment planning, follow-up, psychoeducation, group interventions and safe referrals for host community members, refugees, IDPs, PLWs, children and adolescents, persons with disabilities, survivors of sexual and gender-based violence, NCD patients and other vulnerable groups.

Key responsibilities

• Provide specialized mental health consultations for crisis-affected communities, including PLWs, children and adolescents, persons with disabilities, GBV survivors and NCD patients, and support PHCC staff in implementing National Mental Health Program integration packages.
• Conduct clinical assessments using tools such as PHQ-9, GAD-7, HTQ and ITQ, and monitor risk including suicide or self-harm; take part in regular case review meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality, informed consent, ethical practice and accurate documentation, and carry out home visits, PSU support or remote follow-up when needed.
• Deliver individual and family interventions and psychoeducation for depression, anxiety, PTSD and crisis-related distress, and facilitate group sessions using RI-approved curricula or WHO's PM+ or SH+ frameworks.
• Provide crisis intervention and psychological first aid, and refer P1 and P2 cases requiring psychiatric evaluation or specialized care.
• Coach PHCC staff on psychological first aid, safe identification and referral, active listening and basic counselling, and mentor teams on case identification, confidentiality and documentation.
• Carry out PSU and community field visits to shelters and host communities, coordinate with Case Managers and CHVs, and maintain links with mental health, protection, GBV and other service providers for referrals.