Clinical Psychology Specialist

1. What is the workforce distribution of Clinical Psychologists in north Syria and where did they receive their training?
2. What are the salary expectations, training pathways (e.g., bachelor, master, doctorate), and existing specializations for psychologists in Syria?
3. Is Clinical Psychology included in the Syrian Ministry of Health organigram? How does this cadre fit into the existing structure of psychology training? To what extent are Clinical Psychology skills portable across regions of Syria?
4. What psychology degrees and training programs already exist in northern Syria? How widely accepted are credentials from these programs? What is the quality of these programs? What foundational elements of Clinical Psychology should be included in a training or education program?
5. How well do the existing programs meet the needs of the MHPSS sector? What are the training imbalances and barriers to progression in the field? What are the motivators and barriers for individuals entering the MHPSS field? What are the attrition risks in psychology programs?
6. What are roles and responsibilities of clinical psychologists and psychosocial support workers compared to other cadres? What is the typical workload for clinical psychologists and psychosocial workers? What are the possibilities and challenges of task shifting?