Psychologist

Location: Turbigo

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non‑governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities.

A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you’re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Background
In response to the increased refugee arrivals into Europe, the IRC established the program initially in Greece, which was expanded with programs in Serbia and wider Balkans and with programs in Germany. Following a first assessment conducted in January 2017 in Italy and another one in July 2017, several critical protection gaps were identified within assistance provided to refugees and migrants in Italy: mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), assistance to unaccompanied children, information provision and legal support.

To respond to the identified gaps IRC established a small presence in Italy. The IRC in Italy provides essential safety, empowerment, education, livelihood and health services to migrants, refugees and asylum seekers. Our programs operate across the country, including in Trieste, Milan, Rome, Turin and various locations in Sicily and Calabria, with a strong focus on supporting the most vulnerable populations, such as women and children.

Context of the Assignment
IRC, in partnership with Ente Nazionale Acli Istruzione Profession ale (E.N.A.I.P.) Piemonte, Ente Nazionale Acli Istruzione Profession ale (E.N.A.I.P.) Friuli Venezia Giulia, Powercoders, Progetto Tenda, has been implementing the  Digital Horizons project  in Turin and Trieste, since February 2025.

Digital Horizons helps young refugees and migrants in Italy accessing sustainable employment through free software development training, job support, individual guidance and social support. The project focuses on youth aged 16–30, arrived in Italy in recent years, who are seeking to break down integration barriers, improve mental health and build pathways to long-term work opportunities.

By working with public job centers (PES), vocational training providers (VET), IT companies and employers, the project prepares participants for high‑demand digital careers and supports them with mental health services, individual job counselling and psychosocial support, job placement, a safe and quiet space to study, access to social services, language training, and childcare.

Simultaneously, it also builds the capacity of institutions and employers to create more inclusive opportunities for the target population.

To support the participants who need individual mental health support, IRC is seeking a psychotherapist, to deliver individual online counseling sessions, to support students’ mental and psychosocial wellbeing during the project and while integrating positively into the host country.

Job Overview
The consultant will manage the provision of targeted mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) for individuals impacted by trauma, while working closely with the IRC team. MHPSS services will be specific to the needs of migrant and refugee youth and will be informed by an understanding of traumatic experiences, cultural norms around mental health and gender perspective. The psychologist will ensure services are  survivor-centered, rights-based , and integrated with protection, case management, and referral pathways.

The Consultant will be based in Italy and support IRC response to youth, under the “Digital Horizons” project, working remotely. The position will report to the Program Manager, Economic Wellbeing and work in collaboration with the IRC Italy Integration counselor and integration caseworker, based in Turin and Trieste.

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