Officer-Psychologist

Overview

The 33rd Separate Mechanized Brigade is a unit within the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This vacancy is for service in one of the separate rifle battalions that took part in fighting in Dnipropetrovsk region, Donetsk region, and the Zaporizhzhia sector. The unit pays special attention to preserving the life and health of its personnel, provides training, supplies everything needed to carry out combat missions, and creates all the conditions for successful service. It is looking for conscientious and motivated citizens who are ready to learn, grow, and together liberate the territories of Ukraine from the russian occupiers.

Responsibilities:

• conducting psychological screening and assessment of newly arrived personnel
• providing primary psychological aid in cases of combat stress or psychological trauma
• evaluating and promptly responding to changes in personnel's psychological readiness and resilience
• strengthening military discipline
• assisting commanders in resolving conflicts and disputes within unit teams
• developing recommendations to improve the psychological climate in units
• maintaining accounting, documentation, and reports on the psycho-emotional health of personnel

Requirements:

• officer's rank
• higher education in "Psychology" or "Sociology"
• emotional resilience and ability to work with military personnel in stressful situations
• communication skills and ability to cooperate with different people
• a high level of motivation
• ability to listen to and understand people
• military service experience or combat experience will be an advantage

Conditions:

• mobilization until the end of martial law or contract service
• possibility of transferring current servicemen
• monetary allowance from 20,000 to 120,000 hryvnias depending on the assigned task and place of service
• service as part of a combat unit with full provision
• monetary assistance for signing the first contract
• completion of basic combined-arms training
• regular drills and the opportunity for professional development
• guaranteed annual main leave of 30 days + additional 10-day leave for family circumstances
• a full package of social payments, wellness assistance, and other types of monetary assistance
• Combat Veteran status