Vacancy: Psychologist - Contract
Location: Caring Habitat, Abraham Adesanya Lagos
About Us: Caring Habitat is a 40-room purpose-built inpatient skilled nursing and rehabilitation hospital designed to complement the health outcomes of patients through the delivery robust rehabilitation program. We are currently seeking a highly skilled Psychologist to join our dynamic healthcare team.
Position Overview: The Psychologist will be responsible for providing comprehensive psychological services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and consultation, to individuals [and/or families, groups] facing a wide range of mental health challenges. This role requires a strong commitment to ethical practice, cultural competence, and continuous professional development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments, including diagnostic interviews, psychometric testing, and behavioral observations, to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and formulate treatment plans.
- Develop and implement individualized evidence-based treatment plans utilizing a variety of therapeutic modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, ACT, psychodynamic therapy, family systems therapy) tailored to client needs and presenting concerns.
- Provide individual, group, and/or family therapy sessions to clients.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential client records in accordance with professional and organizational standards.
- Collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure integrated and holistic client care.
- Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies as needed.
- Conduct risk assessments and develop safety plans when appropriate.
- Offer consultation and psychoeducation to clients, families, and/or other professionals on mental health topics.
- Participate in regular clinical supervision, case conferences, and professional development activities.
- Adhere to all ethical guidelines and legal requirements pertaining to the practice of psychology.
- Attend to other tasks as assigned by relevant authorities.
Qualifications:
- At least a BSC/HND in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or any other related courses from an accredited institution.
- Valid license to practice as a psychologist.
- At least 3 years of working experience post NYSC.
- Proven experience working as a psychologist or in a similar role.
- Ability to work independently.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to patient safety.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Work Schedule: Twice a week
Remuneration: N 400,000
Preference will be granted to candidates that reside within Lekki and environs
Qualified candidates should send their CVs to caringhabitatgl@gmail.com, using "Psychologist" as the subject of the email.
Job Type: Contract
License/Certification:
- Psychologist's license (Required)