Social Work Hubs provide psychosocial and socio-economic support to displaced and vulnerable populations, promoting their social activation, psychological stability, and community inclusion. The Psychologist is responsible for providing mental health support to beneficiaries, addressing trauma-related challenges, and implementing interventions in collaboration with social workers.

Locations

The position is based in the following communities:

• Armavir (including Armavir and Vagharshapat communities)
• Hrazdan (Hrazdan consolidated community)
• Abovyan (Abovyan consolidated community)
• Masis (Masis consolidated community)
• Goris
• Yerevan

Applicants are required to indicate their preferred location(s) in the application.

Duration

April 1 – December 30, 2026

Position Objective

To provide psychological support to beneficiaries, contributing to their mental well-being, resilience, and social integration.

Scope of Responsibilities

Psychological Assessment and Support

• Conduct assessments of beneficiaries’ psychological needs
• Provide individual counseling sessions
• Deliver short-term supportive and guidance-based interventions
• Support beneficiaries in coping with stress, trauma, and crisis situations

Group Work and Psychological Empowerment

• Organize group sessions and psychological support groups
• Support the development of emotional regulation and communication skills
• Strengthen self-confidence and activation of internal resources

Trauma-Informed and Integrated Work

• Apply trauma-informed approaches
• Support social workers in case management processes
• Develop joint interventions combining social and psychological components
• Contribute to beneficiaries’ social activation through psychological support

Teamwork

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Participate in case discussions and case conferences
• Provide professional assessments and recommendations

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain records of counseling sessions and interventions
• Ensure confidentiality of beneficiary data
• Prepare periodic reports
• Participate in monitoring and evaluation processes

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Higher education in Psychology
• At least 2 years of professional experience
• Experience working with vulnerable populations, including displaced persons, is an asset
• Experience in trauma and crisis intervention is an asset
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Computer literacy (MS Office and online tools)
• Excellent command of Armenian (knowledge of English is an asset)

Application Procedure

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Motivation letter (maximum 1 page), clearly indicating:
  • the position applied for
  • preferred duty station(s)

Applications should be sent to procurement@aasw.org, indicating in the subject line: “Psychologist – [community]”

Application deadline: March 28, 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview, which may include a practical assignment.