Psychologist
ABOUT THIS JOB:
Name of employer: LiberaMente ETS
Start Date: Always available
Duration: 2 to 12 months
Commitment: Part-time
Language: English + Another
Basic knowledge: Mandatory
Experience: Not required
Compensation: Assisting you in relocation to Italy and finding accommodation. No financial compensation!
Important: We can only host students that are currently studying in Europe and EU candidate countries, and those who can use the Erasmus internship program or who have scholarships. Please note that our internship is unpaid. our internship is unpaid.
The figure of psychologists in reception centers for migrants and asylum seekers is fundamental in providing emotional and psychological support to individuals who may have been exposed to trauma, violence, and situations of extreme stress during their journey or due to the circumstances that led them to leave their country of origin.
1- Psychological assessment: Conduct initial assessments and periodic assessments of the emotional and psychological state of migrants to identify any mental or adaptation problems.
2-Ability to provide individual emotional and psychological support through therapeutic conversations and counseling to address trauma, anxiety, depression and other mental problems.
3-Group support: Organize group support sessions to allow migrants to share their experiences, support each other and face difficulties together.
–Case management: Work in collaboration with other workers in reception centres, such as social workers and health workers, to ensure integrated case management and comprehensive support for migrants.
–Education and awareness: Conduct education and awareness sessions on mental health issues and coping strategies for dealing with stress and trauma.
Furthermore, the psychologist who intends to work in reception centers must create ad hoc settings to establish a first authentic contact with the beneficiaries, which is functional for establishing an effective relationship.
Should have basic knowledge of Microsoft applications used like Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet usage.
• Experience working on real projects in a stimulating, friendly and international working environment.
• Provide a final report, job performance evaluation, certificate of completion, and letter of recommendation.
• Free Italian and English language courses (if the teacher is available)
• Excursions and cultural activities.