Psychologist - MHPSS Project for Children and Caregivers

About the role

UOSSM USA, a humanitarian health organization working in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), is launching a 2.5-month project in Amman, Jordan, for Gaza children with complex medical conditions (cardiac and renal/dialysis cases) and their accompanying caregivers. The project reaches 200 beneficiaries through a stepped-care model and is aligned with the IASC MHPSS Guidelines and Minimum Standards. The Psychologist reports to the MHPSS Officer and delivers individual psychological and psychosocial support to children and caregivers identified as needing it, and gives clinical guidance to the team.

Key responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one psychological and psychosocial support sessions for children and caregivers identified through screening or referral.
• Manage referrals to specialized psychiatric, protection, child protection and GBV services for needs beyond the project's level of care.
• Provide clinical guidance and supervision to Case Managers and Community Volunteers.
• Support the interpretation of screening results, noting that screening tools are not diagnostic.
• Contribute to assessments and Case Management plans and keep confidential, accurate records.
• Support frontline staff training where requested.
• Ensure ethical practice: consent/assent, confidentiality, safeguarding and do-no-harm.
• Perform other related duties assigned by the supervisor.

Required profile

• Master's in Clinical Psychology or Psychology preferred; professional license as required in Jordan.
• At least 3 years of experience providing psychological support to children and/or adults, preferably in humanitarian or medical settings.
• Experience with children and caregivers affected by trauma, displacement or chronic illness is an asset.
• Arabic fluency and working English.

Required skills

• Clinical judgment and trauma-informed practice
• Child-friendly communication
• Supervision and mentoring
• Confidentiality and resilience under pressure

The contract is 2.5 months, full-time and extendable depending on funding. Applications close on 5 November 2026; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.