Psychologist Trainer on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (Consultancy)

The Opportunity

 

Experimental and correlational evidence demonstrate that alcohol consumption increases the risk of violence against children (VAC) and violence against women (VAW). This is particularly evident in developing countries, where there are high rates of both alcohol use and VAC & VAW. Although experts have developed interventions that effectively reduce alcohol consumption, many of these haven’t been evaluated on their effectiveness at reducing violence. Interventions aimed at reducing violence, on the other hand, hardly ever account for or address the impact of men’s alcohol use on violence, particularly in developing countries like Cambodia. Furthermore, almost none of these alcohol and violence interventions have been implemented and rigorously tested in developing countries.

This project includes the design and pilot testing of an alcohol abuse-reduction and VAC & VAW-prevention intervention based on a set of cognitive behavioral therapy sessions that have proven successful in reducing alcohol use and violence. The pilot test will be conducted in the communes of Rolea B’ier District in Kampong Chhnang Province in Cambodia.

This project falls within a broader RECOVER project, which is a strategic partnership between Save the Children Cambodia and the Center for Utilizing Behavioural Insights for Children (CUBIC) at Save the Children, Gender and Development for Cambodia (GADC) and Cambodia Disability Persons Organisation (CDPO) to pilot new ways of engaging men and boys in exploring their ideas about fatherhood and respectful relationships.

The aim is to develop a culturally-safe and gender-transformative solution that will inform national policy, campaigns and programming initiatives through innovation and behaviour insights. RECOVER will provide vital evidence to the Save the Children movement and improve programming interventions that aim to increase male engagement in household and caregiving responsibilities, reducing violence against children and women. In this context, CUBIC is looking for a psychologist trainer to support the development of the project.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Experimental and correlational evidence demonstrate that alcohol consumption increases the risk of violence against children (VAC) and violence against women (VAW). This is particularly evident in developing countries, where there are high rates of both alcohol use and VAC & VAW. Although experts have developed interventions that effectively reduce alcohol consumption, many of these haven’t been evaluated on their effectiveness at reducing violence. Interventions aimed at reducing violence, on the other hand, hardly ever account for or address the impact of men’s alcohol use on violence, particularly in developing countries like Cambodia. Furthermore, almost none of these alcohol and violence interventions have been implemented and rigorously tested in developing countries.

This project includes the design and pilot testing of an alcohol abuse-reduction and VAC & VAW-prevention intervention based on a set of cognitive behavioral therapy sessions that have proven successful in reducing alcohol use and violence. The pilot test will be conducted in the communes of Rolea B’ier District in Kampong Chhnang Province in Cambodia.

This project falls within a broader RECOVER project, which is a strategic partnership between Save the Children Cambodia and the Center for Utilizing Behavioural Insights for Children (CUBIC) at Save the Children, Gender and Development for Cambodia (GADC) and Cambodia Disability Persons Organisation (CDPO) to pilot new ways of engaging men and boys in exploring their ideas about fatherhood and respectful relationships.

The aim is to develop a culturally-safe and gender-transformative solution that will inform national policy, campaigns and programming initiatives through innovation and behaviour insights. RECOVER will provide vital evidence to the Save the Children movement and improve programming interventions that aim to increase male engagement in household and caregiving responsibilities, reducing violence against children and women. In this context, CUBIC is looking for a psychologist trainer to support the development of the project.

Main Areas of Responsibility:

1. Identify and select local counsellors to facilitate CBT sessions

• Follow Save the Children Cambodia’s operating guidelines in all operations. Undergo any required/mandatory training for Child Protection, etc.
• In collaboration with Save the Children Cambodia, the CUBIC team and our local partner, help identify potential local counsellors to be trained to facilitate CBT sessions and help select those with the appropriate skills.

 

2. Train selected local counsellors to facilitate CBT sessions, as specified in the research protocol’s Terms of Reference.

• Help adapt training materials that were designed for a similar intervention in India, to the local context.
• Conduct training in psychosocial counselling to local counsellors so that they can independently facilitate CBT sessions to couples that are caregivers in the targeted communes.
• Train local counsellors on how to register pre-determined assessment information and on how to rigorously document all services provided.

 

3. Oversee and provide quality assurance of the functioning of CBT sessions

• Ensure the quality of the CBT sessions facilitated by trained local CBT counsellors, and ensure they follow the research’s CBT protocols and practices.
• Organize case-conferences with trained local counsellors (in-person or online) to discuss difficult cases and provide continuous supervision and support.
• Foster a culture of continuous quality improvement: lead and participate in project-wide quality improvement initiatives. Seek constant feedback from Save the Children teams and report findings from the actual sessions.

 

The Organisation

 

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 

 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

 

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information

 

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers

Closing Date for Application: 28 Oct 2021

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

 

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.