Overview
Provide specialized psychiatric consultations and treatment to patients with moderate to severe mental disorders in community or home settings. The role also involves general medical consultations, medication management, and participation in case management meetings.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialized psychiatric consultations and treatment to patients with moderate to severe mental disorders in community or home settings.
- Assess clients’ specific needs and develop individualized case management strategies.
- Work closely with a psychologist, physician, and nurse to ensure the physical and mental health and well-being of patients through daily home visits.
- Provide basic medical consultation and treatment for acute and chronic conditions when necessary and refer patients to appropriate specialists.
- Conduct group psychoeducational sessions or training.
- Provide psychological first aid and make house calls for this purpose.
- Support the project pharmacist in managing pharmaceuticals, including psychotropic medications.
- Effectively manage emergencies, make appropriate referrals, and actively participate in Ministry of Health case management meetings.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation of services provided, maintaining client confidentiality.
- Actively participate in supervision meetings.
- Provide regular reports on work performed.
- Receive and promptly forward referrals from the medical team, other IRC departments, and external organizations.
- Perform any other tasks that the supervisor deems necessary to support the goals of the PHC program.
Required Experience
At least 3 years of professional experience in psychiatry in a clinical and/or direct care setting. Previous experience in health programs and work with NGOs is preferred. Knowledge and experience in clinical supervision and training. Demonstrated Skills and Competencies: Be familiar with and apply the IASC MHPSS guidelines and best practices as part of your previous work experience. Significant experience in clinical supervision, training, and/or coaching others. Experience in assessment, program development, evaluation, and technical training and supervision using the WHO Mental Health Gaps Action Plan (mhGAP). A clear understanding of protection principles, case management, and client-centered care in humanitarian settings.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in medicine with a specialization in psychiatry.
