MHT Psychologist

Provides psychological and psychosocial care to earthquake-affected people through individual, family, group and community interventions, while assessing mental-health and protection risks, coordinating referrals and strengthening local emergency support networks.

• Provide individual, family and group psychological support under IOM mental-health and psychosocial protocols
• Apply Psychological First Aid and evidence-based brief interventions for people affected by the emergency
• Identify priority mental-health conditions and arrange timely referral for specialised care
• Assess psychosocial needs in affected communities, health facilities, camps and temporary shelters
• Design and facilitate group support, psychoeducation and emotional-wellbeing activities for diverse populations
• Coordinate case management and protection referrals with social workers and specialist teams
• Train community promoters and health personnel in early detection, psychological first aid and referral pathways
• Record confidential service data and report activities, identified needs, trends and team results

• University degree in Psychology with two years of relevant experience, or secondary education with four years of relevant experience
• Psychology degree documentation, registration with the Venezuelan Federation of Psychologists and good standing with the relevant state psychologists’ association
• Previous experience in mental health and psychosocial support, community work and team coordination
• Fluency in written and spoken Spanish

• Three positions are available
• Special short-term appointment through 31 December 2026
• Any offer is subject to funding confirmation
• Appointment requires medical fitness certification and applicable accreditation, residency, visa and security clearances