Job Description

Title: Clinical Psychologist

Company Name: Partners in Health and Development (PHD)

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar (Teknaf)

Salary: Tk. 96122 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 5 years

Education

• M.Phil. degree in Clinical Psychology from any public universities. Relevant professional training or certification in psychological assessment and therapeutic interventions will be an advantage.
• Valid professional registration/licensing or other legally recognized authorization to practice as a psychologist in Bangladesh, where applicable. Demonstrated post-qualification clinical experience, including at least 600 hours of documented clinical practice and 200 hours of supervised clinical practice, completed under an appropriately qualified/authorized clinical supervisor and within clinical setting.

• At least 5 years

Experience – Essential

• Minimum 5 years’ experience working with children, adolescents and/or adults presenting mental health and psychosocial difficulties in Field Hospital/any public and or private hospital settings.
• Experience in conducting psychological assessments and providing counselling or psychological interventions.
• Experience working with individuals experiencing common and/or severe mental health conditions.
• Experience in maintaining confidential patient records and case documentation.

Desirable

• Experience working in humanitarian, refugee, camp, NGO, INGO, or resource-constrained settings.
• Experience in trauma-informed care and crisis intervention.
• Experience working in integrated MHPSS/primary healthcare services.
• Familiarity with WHO mhGAP / mhGAP-HIG, IASC MHPSS Guidelines and evidence-based psychological interventions.
• Training or experience in MHPSS, Psychological First Aid (PFA), or other relevant mental health interventions.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, women, or other vulnerable populations.

Skills & Competencies

Clinical and Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and referral.
• Ability to identify and appropriately manage common and severe mental health conditions.
• Knowledge of psychological and psychosocial interventions.
• Ability to manage sensitive and complex cases professionally.
• Understanding of trauma-informed and culturally appropriate care.
• Knowledge of patient confidentiality and professional ethics.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Strong counselling and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to establish trust and maintain professional therapeutic relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Cultural sensitivity and respect for diverse communities.
• Ability to work effectively with vulnerable and displaced populations.

Other Requirements

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Strong documentation and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and in challenging environments.
• Proficiency in MS Office and relevant documentation systems.
• Good command of Bangla and English; knowledge of the local language/Rohingya language will be an advantage.
• Willingness to work in a humanitarian and field hospital environment.

Job Description: Clinical Psychologist - Jointly operated by Save the Children & PHD Mother and Child Hospital (MCH).

Duty Station: Camp 21, Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar

Reports to: Quality In-Charge

Accountable to: Project Coordinator

Expected Date of Joining: 01^st November 2026. The selected candidate must be available to join on this date.

Position Summary

The Clinical Psychologist will be responsible for providing high-quality, ethical, evidence informed and patient-centered mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) services to patients in the Rohingya Response program, along with supporting Staff Mental Health.

The position holder will clinical assessment, case formulation, psychological intervention, risk management, treatment planning, follow-up & referral and manage individuals experiencing mental health and psychological distress, Mental Health conditions within the scope of professional competence. The Clinical Psychologist will provide evidence-based Psychological Interventions including CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) and other appropriate therapeutic approaches, adapted to the developmental, cultural, linguistic and humanitarian context. The role will have a particular focus on child and adolescent mental health, maternal and perinatal mental health, caregiver wellbeing and the psychological needs of patients experiencing acute or chronic medical conditions. The Clinical Psychologist will be responsible for providing Clinical Supervision to the other MHPSS service providers of the MCH and other designated PHD-led health facilities.

The position holder will work closely with Medical Officers, Psychiatrists, Nurses, MHPSS staff, social workers, and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure integrated and comprehensive mental healthcare services for Rohingya refugees and host community populations.

Where appropriate and within organizational policy, the position will contribute to staff mental health and wellbeing initiatives, including psychological support, psychoeducation, stress management and referral to appropriate services, while maintaining clear boundaries between clinical services for patients and staff wellbeing activities.

The role will contribute to the development of an integrated, confidential, safe, culturally responsive and rights-based mental health service aligned with IASC MHPSS principles, WHO mhGAP guidance, relevant national standards and organizational policies.

Key Responsibilities

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Clinical Assessment and Mental Health Care

• Conduct comprehensive mental health and psychological assessments of patients.
• Identify and assess common and severe mental health conditions.
• Diagnose and manage mental health conditions within the scope of professional qualifications and practice.
• Develop appropriate treatment, care, and follow-up plans for patients.
• Provide individual psychological counselling and therapeutic interventions, where applicable.
• Identify patients requiring specialized or higher-level mental health services and ensure timely referral.
• Conduct regular follow-up assessments and monitor patients' progress and treatment outcomes.

Psychological Interventions & Treatment

• Provide evidence-based psychological interventions and counselling appropriate to patients' needs.
• Provide crisis intervention and psychological first-line support for individuals experiencing acute distress.
• Assess and manage patients presenting with depression, anxiety, trauma-related conditions, stress-related disorders, and other mental health concerns.
• Support the assessment and management of patients with severe mental health conditions.
• Working in collaboration with mhGAP-trained doctor to understand/assess psychotic cases and ensure appropriate referral to Upazila Health Complex in Ukhiya and Teknaf for Pharmacotherapy.
• Provide developmentally appropriate, child-focused psychological assessment and evidence-based interventions for children and adolescents, including support for psychosocial and intellectual disabilities, traumas, emotional and behavioral difficulties, and caregiver engagement where clinically required.
• Provide psychological assessment and support for women during pregnancy and the postpartum period, addressing common maternal mental health concerns.
• Monitor and follow-up treatment adherence, possible side effects, and clinical progress.
• Provide appropriate counselling to patients and caregivers regarding mental health conditions and treatment plans.

Emergency and Crisis Intervention

• Assess patients presenting with acute psychological distress or psychiatric emergencies.
• Provide immediate support and appropriate clinical intervention during mental health crises.
• Identify patients at immediate risk and ensure appropriate safety measures, escalation, and referral.
• Coordinate with Medical Officers and other relevant healthcare professionals for emergency patient management.
• Support appropriate referral and continuity of care for patients requiring inpatient or specialized services.

Integrated Healthcare and Referral

• Work closely with Medical Officers, Psychiatrists, Nurses, and other healthcare providers to integrate mental health services into routine healthcare delivery.
• Provide technical advice and support to clinical staff regarding the identification and initial management of mental health conditions.
• Establish and maintain appropriate referral pathways for patients requiring specialized mental health, protection, social, or other support services.
• Coordinate with relevant health and MHPSS service providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions when required.

Capacity Building and Technical Support

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to MHPSS and healthcare staff.
• Conduct training and orientation sessions on basic mental health awareness, identification of mental health conditions, psychological support, and appropriate referral.
• Support capacity building of frontline healthcare workers in identifying patients requiring mental health services.
• Promote awareness of mental health, stigma reduction, and appropriate help-seeking behavior.
• Support the development and implementation of relevant clinical guidelines, SOPs, and service protocols.
• Celebrating Special days relevant to Mental health awareness for community engagement.

Documentation, Monitoring and Reporting

• Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential patient records.
• Ensure proper documentation of assessments, treatment plans, interventions, referrals, and follow-up either on hard copies along with digitalized database for each patient registration and MHPSS Register workbook.
• Maintain relevant mental health service registers and reporting tools.
• Collect and compile service data for routine reporting and program monitoring.
• Prepare regular reports and monthly reports as required by the supervisor and organization.
• Ensure confidentiality and secure management of sensitive patient information.

Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing

• Contribute to appropriate staff mental health and wellbeing initiatives within the hospital.
• Provide psychoeducation and awareness sessions on stress management, psychological wellbeing, coping and help-seeking.
• Support staff who experience significant distress through appropriate psychological first-line support and referral, within the boundaries of the role.
• Facilitate referral to independent and appropriate specialized mental health services when staff require clinical treatment.
• Support managers and MHPSS focal points in promoting psychologically supportive working environments.
• Maintain clear separation between clinical treatment and staff wellbeing activities, particularly where dual relationships or conflicts of interest may arise.

Quality, Ethics and Safeguarding

• Ensure mental health services are delivered in accordance with professional ethics and approved clinical standards.
• Maintain patient confidentiality, dignity, privacy, and informed consent.
• Promote patient-centered, culturally appropriate, and non-discriminatory care.
• Follow organizational safeguarding, PSEA, child protection, and relevant referral procedures.
• Participate in clinical supervision, case reviews, and quality improvement activities.
• Report any safeguarding concerns through the appropriate organizational reporting mechanism.

Coordination and Teamwork

• Work closely with the Field Hospital clinical team and MHPSS program staff.
• Participate in relevant clinical, MHPSS, and coordination meetings.
• Coordinate with internal and external service providers for referral and continuity of care.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, caregivers, colleagues, and relevant stakeholders.
• Support program activities and emergency response requirements assigned.

Working Conditions

The position will be based at the assigned Field Hospital/Health Facility under the Rohingya Response Programme in Cox's Bazar.

The role may involve working with vulnerable populations experiencing significant psychosocial distress.

The position holder may be required to support emergency or surge response activities.

Regular coordination with clinical, MHPSS, and referral teams will be required.

Additional Job Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive. The role holder may be required to undertake additional duties reasonably related to their qualifications, skills, and experience, based on programme and operational requirements.

Safeguarding

The post holder is required to perform all duties in accordance with the organization's safeguarding, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), child safeguarding, anti-harassment, code of conduct, and other relevant organizational policies and procedures.

Equal Opportunity

The organization is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, or other status.

Health and Safety

The post holder is required to carry out all duties in accordance with organizational Health, Safety, Security, Infection Prevention and Control, laboratory biosafety, and other relevant policies and procedures.

Monthly Gross Salary: BDT 96,122 /= (Only) Bonus and other benefits: 10% of the monthly gross salary. Other Benefits: Office hours, annual leave, increments, will be provided as per the organizational policy and Recruitment & Human Resource Management Policy of Partners in Health and Development (PHD), subject to project budget availability.