Senior Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Officer (National Position)

International Rescue Committee (Mae Hong Son, Mae Hong Son, Thailand)

Mae Hong Son, Thailand

The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and help people to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees and displaced people forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 50+ countries and in 28 U.S. cities, the IRC restores safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure.

About this position

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Senior Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Officer to oversee mental health and psychosocial services for displaced persons in Thailand. The role involves managing casework, providing training, and ensuring quality service delivery in collaboration with local health departments.

Responsibilities

• Case Management
• Provide ongoing technical support and close guidance to Psychosocial Team in mental health assessment, and psychosocial treatment.
• Monitor case management and psychosocial service delivery to clients in both shelters.
• Provide direct assistance for complicated mental health disorder clients.
• Monitor quality of home visits conducted by KnHD Psychosocial Workers.
• Monitor accurate records of patient information with a confidential filing system.
• Support to ensure monthly case management meetings are carried out effectively and regularly.
• Coordinate and collaborate with Psychiatrist(s) from Mae Hong Son Sri Sang Wan Hospital and Thanyarak hospital for appropriate and required secondary and tertiary care for the patients in need.
• Ensure that antipsychotic medicines are properly and securely stored and handled at every level.
• Training & Capacity Building
• Conduct training on mental health knowledge and psychosocial treatment to KnHD Psychosocial Workers and KnHD Psychosocial Medic Focal Points.
• Develop and implement Psychosocial staff training plan and implement according to timeline and staff turn-over.

Requirements

• Relevant degree in psychology, social work, or related field.
• Proven experience in mental health and psychosocial support programs.
• Strong understanding of mental health issues and psychosocial support approaches.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Experience in training and capacity building.
• Fluency in English and local languages is an advantage.