Psychologist – Romania, Moldova

Explore our openings below. Each community may also have ongoing needs not listed here—roles in education, administration, communications, advocacy, or program support are often needed. If you don't see a position that matches your skills, we still encourage you to reach out. If you are interested in learning more about staff needs in a specific field please send your resume and letter of interest to specifying your location of interest.

Start Date: Open until filled

Word Made Flesh is called and committed to serving Jesus among the most vulnerable of the world's poor. This calling is lived out through prophetic ministry for, and incarnational, holistic mission among, the poor. We build community among the vulnerable and marginalized: children, youth, women, and their families.

The Psychologist will provide professional mental health support to staff, children, and community members across Word Made Flesh Communities. This role emphasizes trauma-informed care, counseling, and capacity-building to promote emotional wellbeing and resilience in contexts of vulnerability.

Psychologists fully participate in the life of the WMF Community, engaging in shared rhythms of prayer, service, and reflection while offering guidance, therapy, and education to strengthen individual and community health.

Clinical Support & Counseling

• Provide individual and group counseling for children, youth, women, and staff
• Assess psychological and emotional needs and develop appropriate care plans
• Apply trauma-informed and culturally sensitive approaches in all interactions
• Support staff in managing secondary trauma and stress-related challenges
• Maintain confidential records and adhere to ethical standards in all clinical work

Training & Capacity-Building

• Provide workshops and training for staff on mental health, emotional wellbeing, and trauma care
• Advise community teams on best practices for supporting vulnerable populations
• Contribute to the development of community care policies and wellness protocols

Community Engagement & Advocacy

• Collaborate with local staff, families, and community partners to ensure holistic care
• Support community storytelling and advocacy by highlighting resilience and wellbeing
• Offer guidance in creating safe, supportive environments for vulnerable populations

Personal Formation & Community Life

• Participate in community prayer, formation reading, and discussion
• Engage in cultural immersion and language learning where relevant
• Serve and build authentic relationships among vulnerable populations
• Contribute to the shared life, mission, and health of the WMF Community

• Licensed psychologist or equivalent professional certification in psychology
• Experience in trauma-informed care, counseling, or clinical psychology
• Knowledge of mental health issues in contexts of poverty and vulnerability
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills
• Motivated, responsible, and able to work independently and collaboratively
• Commitment to living in, serving, and investing in WMF Communities
• English proficiency required; local language learning expected

Worksite Location: Opportunities available in Word Made Flesh Communities in Moldova and Romania

Commitment: 3-year term of service (full-time, 40 hours per week)

Compensation: Support-based position; staff raise support for salary and living expenses

Language Learning: Regular tutoring in local language expected to fulfill responsibilities

Send a letter of interest and your resume to Application and reference forms will be provided upon receipt.

Application Deadline: Open until filled