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Clinical Psychologist - Awka

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Published: Jun 24, 2024 (13 days ago)

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The roles and responsibilities of this include but not limited to:
  • Assist in providing psychological assessment and consultation services
  • Diagnose psychological, emotional, or behavioral disorders of patients and develop treatment plan
  • Provide therapy to groups and individuals
  • Assist in the development and implement individual treatment plan for different age groups (children inclusive)
  • 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, in order to modify behavior.
  • Involve in the modification of 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
  • Understand 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 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 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
  • Make clinical input to the business team
  • 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
  • Develop a clear understanding of neuron developmental pathways, how to diagnose, carry out assessments and draw up appropriate treatment plans to meet specific needs.
  • Follow up with and ensure that after discharge the client is transferred to a robust aftercare plan for proper follow up and management.
  • To be responsible for own personal and professional development to actively participate in any programs for clients.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: the provided email address using the Job Title and Job Location as the subject of the email.

Responsibilities
The roles and responsibilities of this include but not limited to:
  • Assist in providing psychological assessment and consultation services
  • Diagnose psychological, emotional, or behavioral disorders of patients and develop treatment plan
  • Provide therapy to groups and individuals
  • Assist in the development and implement individual treatment plan for different age groups (children inclusive)
  • 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, in order to modify behavior.
  • Involve in the modification of 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
  • Understand 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 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 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
  • Make clinical input to the business team
  • 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
  • Develop a clear understanding of neuron developmental pathways, how to diagnose, carry out assessments and draw up appropriate treatment plans to meet specific needs.
  • Follow up with and ensure that after discharge the client is transferred to a robust aftercare plan for proper follow up and management.
  • To be responsible for own personal and professional development to actively participate in any programs for clients.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: the provided email address using the Job Title and Job Location as the subject of the email.

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