• Application Deadline:
• Position: Clinical Psychologist


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 1 year


• Location Rivers


• City Port Harcourt


• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 

Job Description

• Provide psychological assessment and consultation services


• Diagnose psychological, emotional or behavioral disorders of patients and develop treatment plan


• Provide therapy to groups and individuals


• Prospect for new clients by networking, and using other acceptable means of generating interest from potential clients and ultimately converting them into clients.


• Develop and implement individual treatment plan for different age groups (children inclusive)


• Identify innovative tactics, corresponding business plans and sustainable operations to drive revenue and volume growth with a bid to grow business.


• Work with multidisciplinary team alongside doctors, nurses and social workers, psychiatrists and occupational therapists


• Facilitate diverse group therapeutic sessions


• Counsel individuals and groups regarding problems such as stress, substance abuse, and family situations, in order to modify behavior.


• Modify treatment activities or approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients’ status


• Guide clients in the development of their skills or strategies for dealing with their problems


• Have an understanding of Bio Psychosocial Approach for assessment and treatment plan for every patient.


• Select, administer, score, and interpret psychological tests in order to obtain information on individuals' intelligence, achievements, interests, and personalities


• Be conversant with different treatment methods like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectic behavioral therapy, talk therapy, person centered therapy etc.


• Be conversant with the electronic medical record system for proper documentation of progress notes and treatment plan.


• Evaluate clients’ physical or mental condition based on review of client information


• Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans


• Refer patients, clients or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary


• Act as client advocates to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations


• Coordinate family inclusive therapy to assist them in understanding, dealing with or supporting patients


• Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling programs on clients’ progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives


• Meet with families, probation officers, police or other interested parties to exchange necessary information during the treatment process


• Plan, organize or lead structured programs of counselling, work, study, recreation or social activities for clients


• Plan or conduct programs to prevent substance abuse or improve community health or counselling services


• Psycho educate client on the importance of medication compliance.


• Learn about new developments in counselling by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars or establishing and maintain contact with other social services agencies


• Gather information about community mental health needs or resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy


• Have an understanding of neuron developmental pathways, how to diagnose, carry out assessments and draw up appropriate treatment plan to meet specific needs.


• Ensure that after discharge client is transferred to a robust aftercare plan for proper follow up and management.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Master's Degree qualification with at least 1 year work experience.