The Center for Victims of Trauma (CVT) is seeking two Expert Psychotherapist/Trainers to work in a new program in Gambella Refugee Camps (pending program approval), serving primarily South Sudanese refugees who have suffered torture and war trauma. The position will oversee psychological interventions, including group and individual therapy with adults and children; provide training and supervision to a team of national staff counselors and local refugee psychosocial counselors; and liaise with other NGOs and local organizations. The approval for this program is still pending, and the position is subject to the granting of approval. The position has a one-year renewable agreement, and is an unaccompanied post.
Organization:
CVT works toward a future in which torture ceases to exist and its victims have hope for a new life. We are an international nonprofit dedicated to healing survivors of torture. We provide direct care for those who have been tortured, train partners around the world who can prevent and treat torture, and advocate for an end to torture. We are headquartered in Minnesota with offices in Africa and the Middle East.
Responsibilities:
Duration: 1 year employment agreement with the possibility of renewal (subject to program approval)
Start date: October 1, 2018
Reports to: Clinical Advisor for Mental Health
Post status: Unaccompanied
Required education, experience, certificates, licenses or registrations
Preferred education, experience, certificates, licenses or registrations
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)