Clinical Psychologist at Synapse Services

Synapse Services is the largest provider of Mental Healthcare Service in West Africa. We provide patient-centred care in a calm and serene environment with a robust mixture of Local and internationally trained professionals. With a team of compassionate and highly skilled Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Addiction Specialists, Occupational & Speech Therapists, and Psychiatric Nurses, we provide a range of therapeutic programs designed to suit individual needs. Founded in Abuja in 2009, we are a rapidly expanding private service with 2 centres in Abuja and one in Lagos and Anambra.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Clinical Psychologist

Location: Awka, Anambra
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are looking for a clinical psychologist who will identify and diagnose psychological, emotional and behavioural issues in clients, developing and implementing treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment and consultation services
• Diagnose psychological, emotional or behavioural disorders of patients and develop treatment plan
• Provide therapy to groups and individuals
• Develop and implement individual treatment plan for different age groups (children inclusive)
• Work with 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 clients’ status
• Guide clients in the development of their skills or strategies for dealing with their problems
• Have an understanding of BioPsychosocial 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 plan.
• 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 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 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 educates clients on the importance of medication compliance.
• Learn about new developments in counseling by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars or establishing and maintain 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 plan to meet specific needs.
• Ensure that after discharge the client is transferred to a robust aftercare plan for proper follow up and management.

Requirements and Experience

• A minimum of Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology
• Minimum of 3 years Clinical experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skill
• Proactive problem-solving approach
• Stress tolerance.
• High level of professionalism.
• Ability to uphold strict confidentiality
• Female preferred for gender equality.

Required Skills / Competencies:

• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
• Ability to effectively communicate medical information, test results, diagnoses and/or proposed treatment in a manner easily understood by the client.
• 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.

Application Closing Date
25th November, 2022.