Area Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Supervisor

About the role

The incumbent will supervise and guide Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) interventions across health centres in the Hebron area, ensuring consistent, quality care for patients with psychosocial and mental health needs.

Key responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and guidance to psychosocial counsellors delivering individual and group counselling.
• Support health centre staff in managing patients with psychosocial or mental health difficulties.
• Conduct short‑term interventions for complex or at‑risk cases, including assessment and referral.
• Coordinate area‑level MHPSS activities with Heads of Health Centres and Area Health Officers.
• Prepare monthly and ad‑hoc reports on activities, achievements and challenges.
• Develop and implement training and educational materials aligned with MHPSS programming.
• Facilitate crisis intervention plans during emergencies in coordination with health centre leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Required profile

• University degree in psychology, counselling, community mental health or related field.
• At least three years of counselling experience, with minimum one year in administrative or supervisory duties.
• Residency in the West Bank or Jerusalem with a valid ID.
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel within the agency’s area of operations.
• Ability to work beyond regular hours and on shifts as needed.

Required skills

• Technical expertise in mental health and psychosocial support interventions.
• Planning, organizing and supervising staff.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures.
• Coping with pressure and setbacks.

What we offer

• Fixed‑term contract for 1 year with possibility of extension.
• Grade 13 monthly basic salary USD 1,410.70 (paid in JD at UN exchange rate).
• Provident Fund contribution (15.4% of basic salary), compulsory medical insurance, 30 days annual leave.
• Additional benefits: 2 days sick leave per month, 14 weeks maternity leave, 2 weeks paternity leave, dependency allowance where applicable.