Vacancy for a Clinical Psychologist at The Olive Prime Psychological Services

Employment Nigeria 23-Feb-2018 ABUJA , Health

The Olive Prime Psychological Services is recruiting to fill the position below:

POSITION : Clinical Psychologist

Qualifications

A Master's degree in Clinical Psychology
Must have completed NYSC
Knowledge of Psychological Formulations using different psychological models
Knowledge of Psychological Assessment using standardized tests/scales
Knowledge and application of psychological theories, principles/models
A sound knowledge of Psychological Treatments/Interventions
2 years internship and/ or paid Clinical experience
Strong communication.
Excellent relationship management and business development skills
Proactive problem-solving approach.
Stress tolerance.
High level of professionalism.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Must have excellent interpersonal skill.

Responsibilities

Assess family patterns of behaviour geared towards identifying maladaptive behaviours in the family that has contributed to patient’s addictive lifestyle and ascertain if the patient has sufficient family support.
Work hand in hand with the social worker by providing relevant information regarding pattern of relationship within patient’s family.
Responsible for ensuring patient’s adherence to treatment plan.
Document all sessions with patient.
Guide clients in the development of skills or strategies for dealing with their problems.
Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports.
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.
Modify treatment activities or approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients' status.
Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
Encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, helping them to develop insight into themselves or their relationships.
Collect information about clients through interviews, observation, or tests.
Counsel clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.
Conduct personality assessment and obtain a measure of severity of addiction and include the outcome in the treatment plan
Work in pari-pasu with rehab specialist in running 12 step group and also ensures the availability of addiction rehabilitation assistant (rehab specialist).
Supervise the work of the addiction rehabilitation assistant (rehab specialist)
Develop workbooks for patients in running all sessions
Work on identifying habits or behaviors that may interfere with recovery.
Develop treatment plans and goals, which include identifying addictive patterns and behaviors.
Monitor patient’s progress during therapy sessions and relate the progress to other members of the multidisciplinary team
Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting clients or patients.
Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling programs on clients' progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives.
Discuss with individual patients their plans for life after leaving therapy.

How To Apply
Candidates should forward their CV's to: recruitment@theoliveprime.com with position applied for as the subject

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