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International Rescue Committee

Global humanitarian nonprofit delivering emergency relief

Mental Health Assistant

Mental & Behavioral HealthConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCaracas, Capital District, VenezuelaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A registered clinical psychology qualification from the Ministry of Higher Education and the Venezuelan Federation of Psychologists, including a valid solvency certificate and professional registration.
  • At least two years of professional experience providing individual, group, and community clinical care within national regulations.
  • Experience developing and implementing community-based mental health and psychosocial support strategies under the Inter-Agency Standing Committee framework in humanitarian and emergency settings.
  • Experience providing training and technical supervision.
  • Strong knowledge of adult training techniques and methodologies for facilitating groups.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

  • Implement mental health and psychosocial support activities, including group activities, screenings, follow-up, and psychosocial support, in accordance with the project framework, work schedule, and budget plan.
  • Conduct mental health and psychosocial support talks, workshops, and educational activities.
  • Administer basic emotional screening instruments, such as SRQ, PHQ-9, and GAD-7, under supervision.
  • Support psychological first aid activities in crisis situations.
  • Conduct home visits to follow up on prioritized cases.
  • Record activities in established forms and systems, including Excel and SIVIGILA as applicable.
  • Coordinate psychosocial activities with community promoters, schools, and partner stakeholders.
  • Identify risk indicators and make timely referrals to specialized services.
  • Support awareness campaigns on suicide prevention, violence, and substance use.
  • Follow ethical and confidentiality standards when handling sensitive information.
  • Deliver quality mental health and psychosocial support programs in line with approved project work plans and logical frameworks.
  • Use assessment results to develop a mental health and psychosocial support action plan within the country program strategy and integrate these services into health programming.
  • Lead annual or final assessments of the quality of mental health and psychosocial support integration.
  • Collaborate with senior program and health coordinators and team members to prepare program work plans and align efforts.
  • Assess unmet needs in the mental health and psychosocial support sector, recommend improvements to IRC Venezuela's approach, and contribute to the global mental health strategy.
  • Lead monthly mental health and psychosocial support team meetings and share minutes with the Health Coordinator.
  • Develop and/or actively contribute to the country's mental health and psychosocial support strategy.
  • Perform other duties assigned by the mental health and psychosocial support officer under the guidance of the Health Coordinator.
  • Coordinate with field offices and the supervisory line.
  • Supervise, manage, share, and monitor mental health indicators with the health team and other organizational staff.
  • Develop tools and processes for program implementation, monitoring, follow-up, and team coordination.
  • Support monitoring and follow-up of project targets and outcomes, service quality improvement, and client experience.
  • Ensure information is recorded accurately and on time at the required weekly, monthly, or quarterly frequency.
  • Facilitate mental health-related training for staff.
  • Verify and manage data with the health team and other organizational staff, and propose corrective measures when needed.
  • Build coherent working relationships with health-sector partners and other organizations, including foundations, shelters, nongovernmental organizations, and relevant institutions, to provide integrated support, increase response capacity, share lessons, and create synergies.
  • Follow workplace health and safety requirements, report hazardous conditions, maintain personal protective equipment, report health status, and participate in relevant trainings and committees.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in the humanitarian mental health and psychosocial support sector.
  • Training, certification, and experience using evidence-based psychological interventions such as EP+, Self-Help Plus, IPC, IPT, CBT, TF-CBT, and EMDR.
  • Certification and experience in clinical supervision and training others, including experience with mhGAP-HIG.
  • Experience in assessment, program design, and evaluation.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to produce reports.
  • Ability to work in a team or independently, adapt to changing contexts, manage pressure and stressful workloads, and work with limited resources.
  • Commitment to integrity, respect, and confidentiality.

About the Company

International Rescue Committee

Global humanitarian nonprofit delivering emergency relief

Emergency relief and long-term support provider active in 40+ countries and 26 U.S. cities, offering health, education, safety, economic, and protection services to people affected by conflict, displacement, or disasters. It runs refugee resettlement, mental health care, primary healthcare, vocational training, and protection programs, with operations that combine direct services and advocacy. Its distinct approach comes from a large global footprint, extensive field experience, a focus on dignity and resilience, and evidence-based programs supported by initiatives like the Airbel Impact Lab. The goal is to lessen suffering, protect human rights, and help communities recover and thrive through inclusive, long-term strategies that empower those affected by crises.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$500K
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1933

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