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Licensed Mental Health Specialists

Do you meet the requirements?

Licensed Clinical Social Workers, licensed Clinical Psychologists (Phd level), psychiatric nurses and psychiatrists
Two years of independent licensed clinical practice
Experience in one of the following: trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, sexual violence, HIV/AIDS and/or TB

Assets

Experience in community-based mental health programs
Experience with short-term therapy
Education and experience in 'training the trainer'
Experience with adults and children
Managerial and supervisory experience
HIV/AIDS counseling experience
PTSD counseling experience
One year commitment preferred

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.

What is it like in the field? Read these accounts:
	Psychologist Allison Male Pakistan November 2005
	Social Worker Marise Denault Pakistan October 2005
	Psychologist Fabienne de Leval Indonesia June 2005
	Psychotherapist Erika Seid DR Congo April 2005

Field Staff Benefits

Monthly salary
Local per diem
Round-trip transportation
In-country room & board
Medical & life insurance
Emergency evacuation insurance

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