Education: First-level university degree qualifying the holder for registration as a licensed Clinical Psychologist

Job Family: Medical
Category & Level: Consultants, CON
Duty Station: Addis Ababa
Department/Office: Economic Commission for Africa
Date Posted: Dec 9, 2025
Deadline: Dec 16, 2025

Purpose of Service: The Clinical Psychologist will provide high-quality, patient-centered psychological care to UN staff and eligible beneficiaries. This role supports mental health and well-being through assessment, intervention, education, and collaboration, ensuring a safe, ethical, and inclusive environment. The service contributes to improved patient outcomes, greater psychological resilience, and the overall effectiveness of UNHCC’s multidisciplinary approach.

Work Location: ECA, Addis Ababa
Expected Duration: 9 months

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, psychological testing, and diagnostic evaluations to identify mental health conditions and psychosocial needs
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans using evidence-based psychotherapeutic approaches tailored to each patient’s needs
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling for stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment disorders, and other mental health issues
• Offer crisis intervention and support for acute psychological emergencies and collaborate with medical staff in managing high-risk cases
• Educate patients and families on mental health promotion, coping strategies, and relapse prevention
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and confidential clinical records and prepare reports for referring clinicians and stakeholders
• Consult with other healthcare professionals and participate in multidisciplinary case discussions to optimize patient care
• Ensure adherence to professional standards, ethical guidelines, and UN policies regarding mental health care and confidentiality
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to the development and implementation of comprehensive patient management plans

Qualifications / Special Skills:

• First-level university degree qualifying the holder for registration as a licensed Clinical Psychologist
• Current, unrestricted registration with the medical licensing authority of a UN Member State
• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible clinical experience as a Clinical Psychologist

Languages:

• Fluency in oral and written English is required
• Knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage

Additional Information:

• No Fee: THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW, TRAINING)

Application: Apply before Dec 16, 2025

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