Mental Health Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Lead, Jamaica
Quick answer
Americares is hiring a full-time, senior Mental Health Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Lead in Jamaica, paying an unspecified salary, to lead the implementation of MHPSS programming and supervise staff.
- Role
- Mental Health Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Lead, Jamaica
- Organization
- Americares
- Location
- Jamaica
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The role involves leading the implementation of MHPSS programming in Jamaica, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance and best practices.
What you'll do
- Lead and manage implementation of Americares MHPSS program in Jamaica
- Supervise, mentor, and support MHPSS staff, consultants, and partners
- Oversee delivery and quality assurance of psychosocial support services, trainings, and staff wellbeing initiatives
- Manage partnerships, grants, budgets, workplans, and compliance requirements
- Strengthen community engagement and referral pathways for mental health and psychosocial services
- Monitor program performance, analyze data, and contribute to reporting and learning activities
What it takes
- Active MHPSS related licensure and good standing with the Jamaica Council of Professions Supplementary to Medicine (CPSM)
- Graduate degree in psychology, counselling, or directly related field
- Experience in and competencies aligned with designing, implementing, and supervising MHPSS interventions
- Strong clinical and psychosocial support expertise, including trauma-informed and crisis intervention approaches
- Demonstrated ability to lead trainings, mentorship, and capacity-building initiatives for health and community-based personnel
- Impeccable judgment, especially in high stress and independent working environments
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Jamaica, with some work taking place on weekends/outside of business hours during the contract year.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include active MHPSS related licensure, a graduate degree in psychology, counselling, or directly related field, and experience in designing, implementing, and supervising MHPSS interventions.
How do I apply?
To apply, visit the Americares website at https://americares.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/1602?c=americares.
How to apply
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