Psychiatrist or Psychologist

The United States Embassy in Kingston is seeking the services of a qualified Psychiatrist or Psychologist to deliver a 5 day course to 166 mental health personnel, to increase the capacity of mental health personnel and to provide drug treatment services using the following therapies:

• Substance Abuse Therapy
• Brief Intervention Therapy
• Motivational interviewing
• Trauma Informed Care
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Acceptance Therapy

Background 
The mission of the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) office at the U.S. Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica  is to minimize the impact of international crime and illegal drugs on the United States and its citizens by providing effective foreign assistance and fostering global cooperation.  Each year hundreds of thousands of people around the globe die from drug abuse, and millions more are victims of addiction and drug-fueled violence. 

Beyond the toll drugs take on health and welfare, substance abuse disorders undermine economic development, diminish social and political stability, and reduce security in countries and regions around the world.  Jamaica, like other countries, is concerned about substance abuse given its potential negative impact on health and  development outcomes.  

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 10 years in Substance Abuse Therapy;
• Minimum 10 years in Clinical practice;
• Experience in Pedagogical training approaches;
• Experience in MH-Gap training.

Other

• Must not be a current employee of the Government of Jamaica or Bellevue Hospital;
• Must provide proof of experience, trainings, and certifications.

Note

For a detail scope of work please email kingston.procure@state.gov with subject title “Drug
Demand Reduction Program. “ The Statement of Work (SOW) will be available April 14th –
April 21st , 2020.

For more info visit https://jm.usembassy.gov/embassy/kingston/contract-opportunities/

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Contact

Email: kingston.procure@state.gov

Base Salary: Undisclosed