Psychiatrist
Quick answer
Doctors Without Borders USA is seeking a senior psychiatrist to work in conflict, disease outbreak, and disaster-affected areas, with a focus on mental health treatment and local capacity building.
- Role
- Psychiatrist
- Organization
- Doctors Without Borders USA
- Location
- Varies, based on assignment
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Other
The role
Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is seeking a psychiatrist to propose, implement, and enhance treatment plans for patients suffering from mental health disorders in conflict, disease outbreaks, and disaster-affected areas.
What you'll do
- Propose, implement, and enhance treatment plans for patients with mental health disorders
- Provide clinical support to individuals affected by conflict, disasters, and other crises
- Organize therapeutic or psycho-educational group activities
- Recruit, train, and oversee locally employed mental health professionals
- Adapt tools and interventions to align with local cultural nuances
What it takes
- Certified psychiatrist with an active license
- Minimum 2 years clinical experience in a multi-disciplinary setting
- Previous experience in a low resource setting
- Experience with at least two of the following: HIV/AIDS, PTSD, sexual violence, trauma, TB
- Commitment to work in MSF international programs for a minimum of 9 to 12 months
- Experience with traumatized migrants, internally displaced people, and/or refugees
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Salary and benefits
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
Varies, based on assignment.
What is the compensation?
Not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Certified psychiatrist with an active license, 2 years clinical experience, previous experience in a low resource setting, and commitment to work in MSF international programs for a minimum of 9 to 12 months.
How do I apply?
Before applying, consider your personal reflection on the challenges of the role. Contact [email protected] for accommodations during the application process.
How to apply
Apply directly on Doctors Without Borders USA's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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