Clinical Psychologist at Synapse Services

Posted on: Wed 17-01-2024

Synapse Services is the largest provider of Mental Healthcare Services in West Africa. We provide patient-centred care in a calm and serene environment with a robust mixture of locally and internationally trained professionals.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Clinical Psychologist

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Field: Medical / Healthcare

Job Description

Provide psychological assessment and consultation services
Diagnose psychological, emotional, or behavioral disorders of patients and develop a 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 plans 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 a 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, to modify behavior.
Modify treatment activities or approaches as needed to comply with changes in the client's status
Guide clients in the development of their skills or strategies for dealing with their problems
Have an understanding of the Bio Psychosocial Approach for assessment and treatment plans for every patient.
Select, administer, score, and interpret psychological tests 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 plans.
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 specialists as necessary
Act as client advocates to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crises
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-educate the client on the importance of medication compliance.
Learn about new developments in counseling by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, or establishing and maintaining 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 client is transferred to a robust aftercare plan for proper follow-up and management.

Requirements

A minimum of a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology
Minimum of 2 years Clinical and Business development experience
Business Acumen
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proactive problem-solving approach
Stress tolerance
High level of professionalism
Ability to uphold strict confidentiality Required Skills/Competencies:
Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
Ability to develop and convert business opportunities
Ability to effectively communicate medical information, test results, diagnoses, and/or proposed treatment in a manner easily understood by the client.
Ability to generate relevant partnership proposals with support from the clinical team
Interviewing and psychological/developmental evaluation skills
Knowledge of psychological test administration, scoring, and interpretation.
Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.

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