• Application Deadline: Thu, 3 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Family Services Specialist


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
  

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Africa West Area Welfare and Self-Reliance department is seeking a seasoned mental health professional based in Nigeria, who provides high quality clinical consultation to Church leaders, develops, and maintains Church-sponsored programs, and identifies resources to help Church members. This is a permanent full-time position, reporting to the Area Family Services Specialist or to the Area Welfare and Self-Reliance Manager. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under moderate supervision:

• Consultation with Church Leaders: Deliver high-quality consultation and maintain positive relations with Church leaders on behavioral and mental health issues. 


• Clinical Services: Provide skilled and professional assessment, diagnostic and treatment services for a wide range of relational, behavioural, and mental health conditions. 


• Community Resource Development: Identify and access competent community resource partners. Maintain an effective, quality, and collegial community resource network. 


• Missionary Services: Provide exceptional clinical services and coordination of missionary services: pre-mission assessment, support for in field and early return missionaries. 


• Professional and Legal Compliance: Ensure legal, ethical and policy compliance with all aspects of Family Services Program offering within the assigned region. Protect and ensure client confidentiality.


• Team Builder: engaged member of the team who maintains a supportive relationship with all the staff: able to provide and receive honest feedback.


• WSR Department: Collaborate with the Welfare and Self-Reliance Manager to develop and fulfill a 'whole area service plan' including supporting and developing welfare and self-reliance resources and strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in clinical psychology, clinical social work, or related degree.


• At least 5 years of progressive work experience with advanced clinical skills in counseling, people management, leadership and clinical supervision. 


• Hold and maintain current independent clinical licensure in accordance with local professional licensing board.


• Must possess excellent communication, written and presentation skills with demonstrated ability to provide effective executive-level presentations and proposals, with the ability to adapt to different populations, cultures, countries, or backgrounds.  


• Expertise and experience providing training in group settings on a range of mental health services and best practices.


• Strong personal work ethic.


• Ability to work independently, develop/build relationships and network with Church and community leaders and organizations.


• Strong understanding of the Church organisation and alignment to the doctrine and principles of the Church, and Church leadership experience.


• A willingness to travel and have the flexibility to work in the evenings and on the weekend when needed.


• Must be proficient in the use of computers and associated packages and Microsoft Programs.


• Possess valid driver's license with the ability to obtain a passport if/whennecessary (desirable).


• Knowledge about Family Services programs and resources preferred.


• Must be worthy of a temple recommend