Job Description
Position: Clinical Psychologist
Reports to: MHPSS Manager
Supervision of: N/A
Duty Station: Dnipro
Travel: Up to 30% in field locations
Position open to Ukrainian nationals or persons legally permitted to work in Ukraine.
Duration and Type of Contract: 01/09/2025 — 31/072026 (Full Time)
- SAMS will accept and screen applications on a rolling basis, until a suitable candidate has been identified. As soon as a qualified candidate is identified, the vacancy will be removed*

About SAMS
SAMS' mission is dedicated to delivering life-saving services, revitalizing health systems during crisis, and promoting medical education via a network of humanitarians in Syria, the US, and beyond. SAMS began in 1998 as a medical society that bridged knowledge between Syria and the US, transitioning into a humanitarian response organization in 2011 amidst the Syrian uprising. Aside from the US and Syria, SAMS has registered branch offices or local affiliate entities in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Greece, Turkiye, Ukraine, and soon the occupied Palestinian territories. In 2024, SAMS provided some 4.4 million medical services for 1.46 million beneficiaries, through a network of over 100 health facilities and over 2,400 health workers in northern Syria, southern Turkey, the Attica region of Greece, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Gaza, Morocco, Libya, and Ukraine.
SAMS in Ukraine
SAMS established operations in Ukraine in 2022, in response to the Russian invasion. Leveraging over a decade of experience in delivering health services in conflict, working hand in hand with Ukrainian partners, SAMS supported 35 facilities in Ukraine in 2024, delivering Mass Casualty Management (MCM) preparedness with Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) to support Ukrainian health workers. Based on overwhelming demand, SAMS has secured funds to continue similar activities over the next 13 months, with the goal of achieving long-term resilience and sustainable health system preparedness by localizing MCM knowledge while simultaneously enhancing MHPSS support systems for healthcare workers.
Role and Responsibilities
This position is primarily focused on providing specialized mental health services to individuals and groups in need of support.
Key Responsibilities
- ? Offer initial consultations and psychological assessments to referred clients.
- ? Prepare treatment plans and document progress for clients following each session.
- ? Provide individual psychotherapy sessions tailored to each client’s needs.
- ? Develop and lead group sessions focused on specific mental health needs of the population.
- ? Develop and lead psychoeducation sessions for caregivers and community members.
- ? Provide weekly reports to the MHPSS Manager.
- ? Travel to field locations to provide community-based services and support .
- ? Provide clients with referrals to other health, protection, or legal services, as needed.
- ? Assist consultant trainers in the development and implementation of mental health trainings.
- ? Stay up-to-date on clinical research and therapeutic techniques.
- Communicate with MHPSS Project Manager about needs and gaps in mental health services.

Required Skills and Qualifications:
Professional competencies
- ? Masters or PhD in Clinical Psychology or a related field, with a license to practice.
- ? Minimum 2−3 years of experience working in a clinic or treatment facility.
- ? Knowledge of mhGAP, Psychological First Aid, and IASC guidelines on Protection and MHPSS.
- ? Understanding of the mental health problems and needs in Ukraine.
- ? Experience providing individual/group therapy, psychoeducation, and mental health trainings.
- ? Experience writing progress notes, treatment plans, and reports.
- Fluency in Ukrainian, Russian and English (written and spoken) is required.

Behavioral competencies
- ? Must be motivated, independent, and able to work in group settings.
- ? Must have a high level of patience, discernment, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- ? Ability to meet established goals and objectives with minimal supervision.
- ? Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to work in an insecure environment with high burnout and trauma.

All SAMS employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values of non-discrimination, respect, inclusivity and accountability, and to adhere to SAMS' Safeguarding Policy Framework, including the Code of Conduct and Policy on PSEAH (Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment), among others. These attitudes and beliefs shall guide our actions and relationships.
To apply for this position please send you CV and motivation letter to [см. контактную информацию ниже]
In the subject line please include: SAMS UKRAINE Clinical Psychologist application.

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