Job Description
- Application Deadline: Tue, 13 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT
- Position: Clinical Psychologist
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience 1 year
- Location Lagos
- Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
- Salary Range ₦50,000 - ₦100,000/month
Job Summary
- A clinical psychologist identifies and diagnoses psychological, emotional and behavioral issues in client, develops and implements treatment plans.
Responsibilities
- Provide psychological assessment and consultation services
- Diagnose psychological, emotional or behavioral disorders of patients and develop treatment plan
- Provide therapy to groups and individuals
- Develop and implement individual treatment plan for different age groups (children inclusive)
- 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 BioPsychosocial 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 counseling 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 counseling, work, study, recreation or social activities for clients
- Plan or conduct programs to prevent substance abuse or improve community health or counseling services
- Psycho educates clients on the importance of medication compliance.
- Learn about new developments in counseling 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 plans to meet specific needs.
- Ensure that after discharge the client is transferred to a robust aftercare plan for proper follow up and management.
Requirements and Experience
- A minimum of a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology
- Minimum of 1 year Clinical experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skill
- Proactive problem-solving approach
- Stress tolerance.
- High level of professionalism.
- Ability to uphold strict confidentiality.