Clinical Psychologist at Synapse Service (Anambra & Abuja)

Job Description

• A Clinical Psychologist identifies and diagnoses psychological, emotional and behavioural issues in clients, develops and implements treatment plans, and converts business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment and consultation services
• Diagnose psychological, emotional or behavioural 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 an individualized 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 the 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 behaviour.
• Modify treatment activities or approaches as needed to comply with changes in 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 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 behavioural therapy, dialectic behavioural therapy, talk therapy, person-centred 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 a 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 educates the client on the importance of medication compliance.
• Learn about new developments in counselling 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 an 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.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a Master’s Degree with at least 3 years of work experience.

Application Closing Date
12th April, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: jobs@synapseservices.org using “Clinical Psychologist – AKWA” as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.