Ons Dhouib

• Deliver comprehensive mental health and psychosocial support services tailored to the needs of refugees and asylum seekers, fostering their emotional resilience and well-being throughout the resettlement journey.
• Coordinate and conduct training sessions for staf members, equipping them with essential skills in mental health awareness, first psychological aid, and efective support strategies for individuals in distress or trauma.
• Facilitate individual counseling sessions, support groups, and psychoeducation programs, empowering clients to navigate and cope with the challenges of displacement and acculturation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary sectors such as healthcare, social services, and legal aid to ensure a cohesive and holistic approach to addressing clients psychosocial needs.
• Advocate for mental health awareness and access to services within the refugee and asylum seeker community, promoting a culture of compassion and support.

• Conducted in-depth psychosocial interviews with migrants and Tunisian returnees, gaining valuable insights into their experiences, needs, and challenges.
• Cultivated strong and collaborative partnerships with social service providers and key stakeholders, fostering an environment of mutual support and cooperation.
• Upheld the technical excellence and efectiveness of the Psychosocial Support (PSS) team, implementing quality assurance measures and providing ongoing guidance and support to ensure the delivery of high quality services.

FOCAL POINT PROTECTION / PSYCHOLOGIST SOS CHILDRENS VILLAGE

• Nurtured the personal, social, and academic development of children through the provision of comprehensive mental health and psychosocial support services.
• Conducted thorough and accurate psychological and mental health assessments for children, ensuring precise understanding of their needs and challenges.
• Ofered unwavering support and guidance to SOS Mothers, aunts, and Youth Care Co-Workers (YCCWs), fostering a nurturing and supportive environment for children under their care.
• Championed the implementation of child safeguarding principles, efectively mitigating the risk of violence and promoting the well-being and safety of children within the community.