Work in the Field
Licensed Mental Health Specialists
Requirements
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Must meet general requirements
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Licensed Clinical Social Workers, licensed Clinical Psychologists (Phd level), psychiatric nurses and psychiatrists
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Two years of independent licensed clinical practice
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Experience in one of the following: trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, sexual violence, HIV/AIDS and/or TB
Assets
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Experience in community-based mental health programs
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Experience with short-term therapy
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Education and experience in 'training the trainer'
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Experience with adults and children
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Managerial and supervisory experience
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HIV/AIDS counseling experience
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PTSD counseling experience
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One year commitment preferred
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Especially seeking French-speakers
As a mental health officer for MSF, you may work with people suffering from post-traumatic stress related to a conflict situation, with victims of sexual violence, or with people living with HIV/AIDS. In addition, you could be asked develop a program and to train local mental health workers.
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What is it like in the field? Read these accounts: |
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Psychologist Allison Male
Pakistan
November 2005 |
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Social Worker Marise Denault
Pakistan
October 2005 |
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Psychologist Fabienne de Leval
Indonesia
June 2005 |
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Psychotherapist Erika Seid
DR Congo
April 2005 |
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