Speech Therapist at the Olive Prime Psychological Services (TOPS)

At The Olive Prime Psychological services (TOPS), we are aware of the dynamics of being human and understand that life can sometimes go beyond your capabilities. Additionally, we understand the role genetics and environmental factors play in our mental health and the ability to cope with life.

Difficult situations do arise, and at such times, we are committed to providing the much needed support to our clients and patients, ensuring that each individual experiences a more realistic, flexible journey to Recovery.

Our treatment approach is multidisciplinary and delivered in a safe and comfortable environment with experienced staff that provide specialist services and combine a range of therapeutic interventions.

TOPS became the first Day Hospital addiction and mental health resource center in Nigeria when it opened in Abuja a few years ago. It has since grown to have an inpatient facility in Abuja. TOPS has a robust array of psychological tools and can boast of being one of the few Centers in West Africa that have the latest Psychological Tools like the WISC-V for testing intelligence in younger people. We have a robust Child and Adolescent service. Our Medical Director, Dr Motunrayo Oyelohunnu, who was appointed MD last year on her return from Canada has a special interest in Child and Adolescent psychiatry and is making sure that investments are made in the organisation to cater for the needs of individual and families with young people that have mental and behavioural challenges.

Our Drug rehabilitation program is a blend of both American/Canadian and UK treatment protocols (choosing the best from each service). More importantly we believe in the role of spirituality in treatment, irrespective of your faith. Your spiritual development will be encouraged.

We are now opening a new centre in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos State. It is an 11 -bedded facility. We have just appointed a new Clinical Director, Dr Ibironke Thomas, who is a Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Thomas is an experienced clinician and versed in management of all forms of psychiatric Disorders. She was trained in family/systemic treatments by the Meriden Centre at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation NHS Trust. She is one of the big minds in Quality Service delivery within the mental health space in Nigeria.

The Quality and Managerial service will be led by our newly appointed life coach, Murrielle Jean-Michel. Murielle is committed to ensuring the quality of service is same as obtainable in her country in Europe.

TOPS is now a member of the newly formed Intersect Consortium. This is the largest consortium of organisations providing mental and behavioral health treatments in Africa.

We seek to recruit suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Speech Therapist

Location: Lagos
Reports to: Clinical Lead

Job Summary

• The Speech Therapist will be performing patients assessments, develop individual treatment plans for patients with cognitive-communication, language, fluency, swallowing and voice disorders.

Responsibilities

• Administer speech, language and hearing evaluations to patients; conduct tests and examinations of patients to gather information and ascertain levels of impairment
• Use written and oral test methods and special instruments to evaluate patients
• Make evaluations for patients with speech or hearing impairments of test results, medical history and barium swallow results to diagnose and prepare treatment plans for various speech related disorders
• Prepare written patient evaluation and test results reports; maintain accurate documentation of information collected
• Collate patient data relating to Medicaid, Medicare, caseload activities, billing records, initial evaluations, treatment plans, progress evaluations and discharge information
• Develop and implement various treatment plans based on own assessments and recommendations by physicians, psychologists and social workers, for patients with stuttering, swallowing, inappropriate pitch, delayed language and harsh voice problems
• Monitor patient’s progress and make treatment adjustments as required
• Instruct patients in alternative techniques for enhanced communication including sign language, voice improvement and lip reading
• Provide patients, caregivers or family members with education on communication techniques and strategies to cope with personal misunderstandings
• Consult with and refer patients for additional educational or medical services
• Consult with medical staff and educators on patient speech and hearing problems
• Participate in conferences, continuing education programs and training programs to share knowledge and increase knowledge base on methodologies and technologies of speech and hearing disorders
• Participate in various multidisciplinary team meetings patients’ progress meetings and intervention assistance team meetings; prepare written reports on the discussions and outcomes from the meetings
• Handle administrative responsibilities such as paperwork, scheduling of case management activities, preparation of lesson plans, preparation of materials, record keeping, supplies maintenance
• Prepare and conduct training sessions and family education programs
• Train patients in techniques related to strengthening of the tongue, face muscles and jaw or breathing mechanisms

Requirements and Experience

• University Degree in Speech Therapy or Speech-language Pathology.
• Relevant license and certification.
• Experience with certain disorders and age groups may be required.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Sound understanding of speech-related disorders and treatments.
• Excellent relationship-building skills.
• Resourcefulness and strong problem-solving skills.
• Detail oriented; compassionate
• Effective communication skills, writing skills, diagnostic skills, patient handling and care skills are all essential to the role.

Application Closing Date
24th August, 2020.