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Position: Psychologist

Organization: Weris Clinic and Pharmacy
Location: Hargeisa, Somaliland
Position: Psychologist
Employment Type: Part-time
Reporting To: Clinic Director / Consultant Psychiatrist
Duty Station: Weris Clinic

1. Background

Weris Clinic and Pharmacy is a mental health and psychosocial support facility providing psychological, psychiatric, counselling, assessment, and community-based mental health services.

The clinic is seeking a qualified and compassionate Psychologist to join its multidisciplinary team and contribute to the provision of high-quality psychological assessment, counselling, psychotherapy, psychoeducation, and mental health support for children, adolescents, adults, and families.

2. Purpose of the Position

The Psychologist will provide professional psychological services to clients presenting with a range of emotional, behavioural, developmental, and psychosocial difficulties.

The position will also contribute to early identification of mental health and developmental concerns, psychological assessments,, family interventions, referrals, and mental health awareness activities.

3. Key Responsibilities

A. Psychological Assessment

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments of children, adolescents, and adults.
• Assess emotional, behavioural, developmental, learning, and psychosocial difficulties.
• Use appropriate psychological screening and assessment tools within the scope of professional training.
• Prepare clear and professional psychological assessment reports.
• Identify clients who require psychiatric, medical, educational, or other specialist assessment and make appropriate referrals.

B. Counselling and Psychotherapy

• Provide individual, family, and/or group counselling as appropriate.
• Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions according to professional competence.
• Support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma-related difficulties, behavioural problems, adjustment difficulties, grief, relationship problems, and other psychosocial challenges.
• Develop individualized intervention and follow-up plans.
• Monitor clients' progress and modify interventions when necessary.
• Anger managements

C. Child and Adolescent Services

• Conduct developmental, behavioural, and psychosocial assessments.
• Identify possible learning, behavioural, emotional, and neurodevelopmental difficulties.
• Provide counselling and behavioural interventions for children and adolescents.
• Work collaboratively with parents, caregivers, teachers, and other professionals.
• Provide parenting guidance and psychoeducation.
• Support the clinic's school assessment and referral services.

D. Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Work closely with psychiatrists, medical officers, nurses, and other professionals at Weris Clinic.
• Participate in case discussions and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Maintain appropriate referral pathways for clients requiring specialized services.
• Contribute to coordinated treatment and follow-up plans.

E. Psychoeducation and Mental Health Promotion

• Provide psychoeducation to clients and families.
• Participate in mental health awareness sessions, seminars, and community outreach activities.
• Support educational activities for schools, parents, teachers, and community groups.
• Contribute to the development of mental health educational materials.

F. Documentation and Confidentiality

• Maintain accurate and confidential client records.
• Document assessments, interventions, follow-up sessions, and referrals appropriately.
• Maintain strict professional confidentiality and respect clients' privacy.
• Follow Weris Clinic's policies, ethical standards, safeguarding procedures, and professional guidelines. 

Required Qualifications

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology from a recognized university.
• Additional professional training in counselling, psychotherapy, clinical psychology, or a related field.
• Relevant practical experience providing psychological or counselling services.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with children, adolescents, adults, and families.
• Strong commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical practice.

Desirable:

• Master's degree in Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, or a related field.
• Experience in psychological assessment and report writing.
• Experience working with children and adolescents.
• Training in CBT or other evidence-based psychological interventions.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary mental health team.
• Experience in school-based mental health services.
• Experience with trauma-informed care, GBV response, or psychosocial support.

5. Competencies and Skills

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong counselling and communication skills.
• Empathy, patience, and a non-judgmental approach.
• Good clinical reasoning and professional boundaries.
• Ability to conduct structured assessments.
• Ability to write clear clinical reports.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Respect for confidentiality and professional ethics.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

6. Key Performance Areas

Performance will be assessed based on:

• Quality and appropriateness of psychological assessments.
• Quality of counselling and psychological interventions.
• Client follow-up and continuity of care.
• Quality and completeness of clinical documentation.
• Professionalism and ethical conduct.
• Collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Client and family engagement.
• Contribution to mental health awareness and community activities.

7. Working Hours

Working hours will be agreed upon with the successful candidate based on the operational needs of Weris Clinic.

The position may involve / morning ,and evening clinic hours and/or weekend services depending on the clinic schedule.

8. Reporting

The Psychologist will report to the Clinic Director / Consultant Psychiatrist and will work as part of the Weris Clinic multidisciplinary mental health team.

9. Safeguarding and Professional Conduct

The Psychologist is expected to:

• Maintain professional boundaries with all clients.
• Protect the dignity, safety, and rights of clients.
• Follow safeguarding procedures, particularly when working with children and vulnerable adults.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.
• Obtain appropriate consent before assessments and interventions.
• Escalate and appropriately refer clients presenting with significant risk, including risk of self-harm, suicide, violence, abuse, or severe mental illness.

10. Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit:

1. Updated CV.
2. Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.
3. Brief cover letter explaining their interest in the position.
4. Contact details for two professional referees.

Application Deadline: 30, September 2026

Application Method: [email protected], 0634048982

Contact: Weris Clinic and Pharmacy
Location: Shacab Mall, G-27, Hargeisa, Somaliland

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

11. Equal Opportunity

Weris Clinic encourages qualified male and female candidates to apply. Selection will be based on qualifications, relevant experience, professional competence, and suitability for the position.