Mental Health Psychosocial Support Services (MHPSS) Officer

Contract Duration: December 31, 2026 Open position: 1  Job Summary  The Mental Health Psychosocial Support Services (MHPSS) Officer will provide the psychosocial, emotional and mental health needs   for the patients/beneficiaries entering the Samaritan’s Purse (SP) in the Amhara region Wag-Himra zone Gazgibla woreda. The workload is intensive and requires a team of dedicated health professionals to meet the ever-increasing demand for specialized services. At times the MHPSS Officer may be called upon to fulfill duties not directly involved with this job description. Key Responsibilities Daily meet with beneficiaries/patients/staff to hear their psychosocial needs at the MMU. Assist the Program Manager in the development of protection mainstreaming plan, which incorporate elements of protection mainstreaming, staff trainings on PESA, SGBV and CP, establish complaint mechanisms (CMs) and response strategy.  Provide therapeutic interventions such as counseling and psychoeducation to patients and their families as well as administering psychotropic medications as per requirement. Collect, collate and disseminate SP MHPSS documentation, creating weekly and monthly reports to meet the reporting requirements and deadlines set by SP, Regional Health Bureau (RHB), Department of Health, WHO/UN agencies and Donors.  Provide guidance and support to patients/beneficiaries/medical staff through various mechanisms.  Work with staff to ensure care and communication is culturally sensitive. Provide guidance and community referral options as necessary.  Strengthen referral linkages for the management of cases with SGBV between the MMNU and Hospitals or PHCs receiving MHPSS referrals. Conduct regular community meetings with leaders of representative groups—women, youth, and PWDs—will be held to receive input and give feedback on the project to the community. Ensure patient confidentiality is respected at all times. Ensures opportunities are in place for safe, confidential reporting and community feedback with mechanisms to ensure accountability. Participate in clinical trainings and mentoring provided by leadership in dissemination of new knowledge or protocols. Other duties as assigned.