• Application Deadline:
• Position: Counselor



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Education / Teaching 
  
  

Role Description

• This is a full-time, on-site Counselor role based in Lagos, Nigeria. The Counselor will provide professional counseling services to individuals, couples, and groups, employing evidence-based practices such as the Person-Centered Approach. Daily responsibilities will include assessing clients' needs, providing therapeutic support, maintaining confidential records, and collaborating with colleagues to share expertise and ensure high-quality service delivery. The position also involves participating in community outreach efforts, including supporting initiatives with local NGOs, and staying updated with best practices through professional development activities.

Qualifications

• Strong counseling skills, including the ability to assess client needs, establish therapeutic relationships, and implement evidence-based approaches such as the Person-Centered Model.


• Proficiency in active listening, communication, emotional intelligence, and empathy to support clients effectively.


• Organizational and administrative skills for maintaining confidential client records and managing case documentation.


• Commitment to continuous professional development, including a willingness to improve counseling techniques and adopt new methodologies.


• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, including with local community partners and NGOs, as well as independently when providing one-on-one counseling services.


• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field (counseling certification from CICN or equivalent is a plus).


• Knowledge of cultural, social, and religious diversity with a commitment to inclusivity in counseling practices.


• Experience in clinical or pastoral counseling is an advantage but not required.


• Skilled in training facilitation and research work