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Psychologist – Based in Mae Sariang

Doctors Without Borders (Thailand) Co., Ltd.  

BACKGROUND

Doctors without Borders (Thailand) Co. Ltd, is working with national and international partner organizations in the field of healthcare related support activities in Mae Hong Son province as well as the Southern provinces of Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat and Songkhla since 2017. The projects in the North and South of Thailand employ about 50 Thai staff.

MAIN PURPOSE

Providing psychological support to patients according to DWBT principles, standards and procedures in order to improve the patients’ mental health.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Carrying out evaluation of mental health needs of patients and establishing a diagnosis and a plan of treatment. Informing the patient and his/her relatives about the possible consequences of the illness and the drug treatment to follow and referring patients to other health professionals whenever necessary, in order to provide the most appropriate treatment and improve the patient's condition.
• Implementing the Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) protocol, identifying possible victims of SGBV and referring them to the medical team so that they receive the necessary treatment.
• Providing psychological support and psychotherapy sessions (individual, family, group) to patients according to DWBT protocols in order to improve their mental health conditions.
• Assisting and training staff members and resourceful people whenever necessary in order to enhance the scope of MH activities. Working in close collaboration with translators in order to ensure appropriate terminology and behavior during sessions.
• Collecting statistical and monitoring data about mental health activities.
• Informing the supervisor and the medical team about any issues or problems that may arise related to patients’ treatment in order to provide the best possible solution from a medical perspective
• Ensuring that all patient information is kept confidential.

CONTEXT SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Maintaining appropriate and clear communications and collaboration with other project team members and partners.
• Assisting MHAM to ensure treatment plan for patient is based on multidisciplinary approach including clear internal and external referral system for psychiatric patient.
• Contributing to the developing, reviewing and adapting of technical tools, guidelines and IEC materials according to the needs and context.
• When feasible, conducting onsite visits. Also providing direct patient care as needed.
• Supporting the MH team to ensure the medical and MH data and system are updated and secured

REQUIREMENTS

HR & BENEFITS:

• One-year fixed term contract with the possibility of renewable, with 3 month-probation periods.
• Health benefit package
• Desired starting date: immediately

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send your CV and cover letter (in a single PDF file only), stating your motivation and what can you contribute to the position, with the subject Ref: “Psychologist” to maehongson-finhr-assist-mhs1@dwbthailand.com by 15th September 2023 at 5:00 PM. Only short-list candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview/exam.

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