Healthcare Psychologist (GZ) SNP/FACT

Mental Health Caribbean (MHC) is the first and only integrated mental health organization on the BES islands. We are wholeheartedly committed to the mental health and wellbeing of the residents of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba. As a socially engaged organization, we provide accessible, high-quality outpatient mental healthcare. We work closely with referrers, partner organizations and the support network of our clients.

Would you like to work as a healthcare psychologist (GZ) in a small-scale, committed organization where you truly make an impact? Within SNP/FACT at Mental Health Caribbean, you combine in-depth expertise with recovery-oriented care in a multidisciplinary team. You get room for professional autonomy, collaboration and development, while contributing to social impact on Bonaire.

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What will you do?

You are a healthcare psychologist (GZ) who stands firm in complex treatment pathways and confidently takes the lead as lead practitioner. You combine clinical sharpness with humanity and work in a recovery-oriented, connecting and multidisciplinary way.

As a healthcare psychologist (GZ) within SNP/FACT, you are the lead practitioner and direct treatment pathways. You combine diagnostics, treatment and clinical leadership.

Your tasks:

• You carry out intakes, diagnostics and (neuro)psychological assessments
• You draw up treatment plans in consultation with the client and their network
• You provide individual and group treatments
• You monitor progress and evaluate treatment goals
• You draw up aftercare plans and refer where needed

As lead practitioner, you:

• Bear clinical responsibility for treatment pathways
• Give direction to care-related choices within the team
• Provide consultation in complex cases and crisis situations
• Guide and supervise fellow practitioners

In addition, you:

• Actively take part in multidisciplinary meetings
• Provide psychoeducation to clients and loved ones
• Contribute ideas on care development and treatment policy
• Ensure careful record keeping

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Where will you work?

Within the SNP/FACT department, we offer both intensive treatment and long-term support when the situation calls for it. When there are complex mental health or psychiatric conditions and/or addiction problems that require more intensive care, we work according to the FACT model.

Within the FACT team, different disciplines work closely together, including a psychiatrist/physician, psychologist, social worker, (social) psychiatric nurses, case managers, peer support workers and a job coach. Depending on the request for help, several care providers

Sentro Nos Perseveransia (SNP/FACT) focuses on the social recovery of adult clients with severe psychiatric conditions, often combined with addiction and social challenges. We support clients in regaining stability, control over their own lives and perspective, so that despite temporary or lasting limitations they can function as independently and satisfactorily as possible in an environment of their choice.

At MHC, you work on accessible and professional mental healthcare in a small-scale setting. We are a growing organization with ambition: from specialized mental healthcare to forensic care. With us, you get room to deepen your expertise, collaborate and truly make a difference. We are proud of our social commitment and the impact we make on local communities.

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What do we ask of you?

We are looking for a healthcare psychologist (GZ) with the following background and skills:

• Trained as a healthcare psychologist (GZ) with BIG registration.
• Several years of experience with various forms of psychopathology and addiction.
• Knowledge of treatment methods such as CBT, EMDR, schema therapy, NET and EFT.
• Experience working with clients from different cultures and diverse backgrounds.
• Competencies: client-oriented, collaborative, systematic, methodical, persevering and with integrity.
• You speak Papiamentu and Dutch. Speaking English and/or Spanish is an advantage. You also express yourself well in writing in Dutch.

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What do we offer?

MHC offers you an attractive package of employment conditions and the opportunity to develop professionally.

• Salary scale FWG 65 in accordance with the BES Healthcare CLA, depending on your education and experience between USD 4,907.00 and USD 7,247.00 gross per month based on a full-time work week. You will receive a one-year contract with the prospect of permanent employment.
• Growth and learning: room for development through study facilities, peer supervision and a Vitality Budget of USD 850 per year, pro rata to your employment.
• Additional benefits: 25 days of leave (full-time), automatic step increase after one year, vacation allowance (8.33% in June) and year-end bonus (8.33% in December).
• Good pension plan: pension accrual through PCN, with MHC paying 2/3 of the premium and 1/3 deducted from your salary.