Senior Psychologist / MHPSS Team Lead

International Network For Aid Relief and Assistance

Key Responsibilities

1. Team Leadership and Supervision
   • Supervise, guide, and support INARA s psychologists, counselors, and MHPSS staff
     across all Lebanon field sites to ensure quality and consistency in service delivery.
   • Conduct regular individual and group supervision sessions to discuss active cases,
     address complex situations, and promote reflective and trauma-informed clinical
     practice.
   • Review and approve treatment plans, assessment tools, and therapeutic approaches,
     ensuring alignment with INARA s MHPSS framework and donor requirements.
   • Lead weekly or bi-weekly team meetings to review program progress, address
     challenges, and share learnings among MHPSS staff.
   • Provide technical direction on case management coordination and the integration of
     psychosocial and medical services.
   • Conduct performance appraisals for psychologists and MHPSS team members, offering
     constructive feedback and professional development recommendations.
   • Identify capacity gaps and design structured coaching and mentoring plans to strengthen
     staff competencies in trauma-informed care, child therapy, and caregiver engagement.
   • Ensure all staff adhere to ethical standards, confidentiality protocols, and INARA s
     safeguarding and child protection policies.
   • Facilitate case conferences with multi-disciplinary teams (medical, protection, and
     operations) to ensure a holistic approach to client care.
   • Promote a culture of learning, collaboration, and accountability within the MHPSS team
     through joint reviews, peer support, and ongoing feedback mechanisms.
   • Support recruitment and onboarding of new MHPSS staff, ensuring they receive proper
     orientation to INARA s systems, policies, and clinical standards.
   • Ensure timely submission of supervision notes, team reports, and attendance records as
     part of program monitoring and donor reporting.
   • Act as the technical focal point for MHPSS within the Lebanon program, liaising with the
     Country Director, Regional Program Manager, and HQ MHPSS Technical Advisor.
   • Support staff well-being by providing guidance on stress management, burnout
     prevention, and self-care, and by referring to external support when necessary
   • Ensure that INARA s MHPSS interventions are responsive to the Lebanese context,
     incorporating cultural sensitivity and best practices in humanitarian mental health care.
2. Program Quality and Coordination
   • Ensure all MHPSS interventions are evidence-based, trauma-informed, and
     culturally sensitive.
   • Coordinate with the medical and case management teams to ensure an integrated
     approach to child and family well-being.
   • Support data accuracy and ensure proper case documentation and confidentiality.
   • Represent INARA in national MHPSS coordination meetings, technical working
     groups, and donor discussions.
   • Collaborate with relevant governmental and non-governmental stakeholders,
     including the Ministry of Public Health s National Mental Health Programme.
3. Clinical Service Delivery
   • Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments for children, adolescents, and
     caregivers presenting with trauma-related, emotional, or behavioral difficulties, using
     standardized and culturally appropriate tools.
   • Develop and implement individualized treatment and care plans, ensuring interventions
     are tailored to each client s needs, age, and cultural background.
   • Provide individual therapy sessions using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, TF-
     CBT, Narrative Exposure Therapy, EMDR, play therapy, and trauma-focused
     interventions.
   • Facilitate family and group therapy sessions to strengthen family dynamics, peer
     support, and resilience within affected communities.
   • Offer psychoeducation and parenting sessions to caregivers on child development,
     trauma recovery, emotional regulation, and positive coping strategies.
   • Lead and coordinate crisis interventions for cases involving acute distress, suicidal
     ideation, self-harm, or severe trauma, ensuring timely response and referral when
     necessary.
   • Conduct home visits or field sessions when required to ensure accessibility of care,
     especially for families unable to reach INARA s centers.
   • Maintain accurate and confidential case documentation, including intake forms, progress
     notes, and discharge summaries, in accordance with INARA s data protection policies.
   • Ensure effective referral pathways for psychiatric, medical, or specialized mental health
     services in coordination with relevant service providers and local partners.
   • Collaborate closely with medical, case management, and protection teams to ensure a
     multidisciplinary and integrated approach to child and family care.
   • Monitor client progress through regular follow-ups, adjusting interventions based on
     treatment outcomes and feedback.
   • Provide clinical consultations and second opinions for complex cases handled by other
     psychologists within the team.
   • Contribute to the development of therapeutic tools, curricula, and group activity materials
     suitable for children and families in the Lebanese context.
   • Participate in case review meetings and joint supervision discussions to maintain clinical
     quality and alignment with best practices
   • Uphold ethical and professional standards in all therapeutic work, ensuring respect,
     confidentiality, informed consent, and cultural sensitivity.
4. Capacity Building and Technical Support
   • Design and facilitate training workshops for INARA staff and partners on key MHPSS
     topics (e.g., PFA, trauma-informed care, child protection, caregiver support).
   • Contribute to the development of standard operating procedures, therapeutic tools, and
     psychosocial curricula.
   • Support national psychologists through continuous mentorship and peer learning.
5. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
   • Oversee proper documentation, data entry, and confidentiality of all MHPSS cases.
   • Contribute to monthly and quarterly programmatic reports and donor submissions.
   • Participate in program evaluation, lessons-learned reviews, and impact measurement
     exercises.