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.

Salary

• N150,000.00 - N180,000.00 per month.

Method of Application

• Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CVs to [email protected] using the position and location as the subject of the email.

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