MHPSS Consultant Type B (National)
Organizational Context
The consultant will join IOM Tunisia’s Migration Health Division (MHD), reporting to the Migration Health Officer. This role involves close collaboration with MHD physicians, nurses, and other personnel. Coordination with Protection, MHPSS, and other units will occur as needed for beneficiary support, with the primary focus on providing psychological services within MHD Medical Direct Assistance.
Job Purpose
The primary purpose of this consultancy is to provide direct psychological services within IOM Tunisia’s Migration Health Division (MHD) Medical Direct Assistance program. The consultant will conduct assessments, offer individual psychological consultations, and deliver brief, evidence-informed psychosocial interventions to beneficiaries. This role is crucial for identifying mental health needs, providing appropriate support, and ensuring continuity of care through referrals and case management. The consultant will contribute to the multidisciplinary team by offering psychological expertise, supporting case planning, and advising on psychosocial considerations, all while maintaining accurate and confidential documentation.
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive psychological and psychosocial assessments to identify beneficiary needs, including mental health, psychosocial, and functional aspects. Provide direct individual psychological consultations and brief, evidence-informed psychosocial interventions, maintaining a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and person-centred approach. Offer psychoeducation and practical coping strategies tailored to individual circumstances. Undertake follow-up consultations as clinically indicated and coordinate referrals to external services when needs exceed the scope of MHD support. Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions, providing professional psychological input to support case planning and referral decisions. Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records of all consultations, interventions, and referrals in accordance with IOM procedures and professional standards. Provide technical input on psychological and psychosocial issues when requested and contribute to the development of MHD referral pathways and clinical tools.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in psychological assessment, counselling, mental health, or psychosocial support is required. Demonstrated experience providing direct psychological services to vulnerable populations is highly desirable.
Skills
Psychological assessment, Counselling, Psychosocial support, Brief interventions, Psychoeducation, Case management, Referral coordination, Multidisciplinary collaboration, Confidential documentation, Trauma-informed care, Cultural sensitivity.