Senior Associate – Clinical Psychologist
Background
The Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS) is a leading and reputable indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes access to qualitative healthcare, Education and economic strengthening opportunities for all Nigerians. With its headquarters in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State with a corporate office in Abuja, ECEWS has presence in 17 States across the South-South, South East, South West and North Central Nigeria with a strong client portfolio with the Global Fund to fight against AIDS, TB and Malaria, United States agency for international development (USAID), United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC), The United Nations office of Projects, World Bank & Federal Government of Nigeria. Since its founding in 2001, ECEWS has built a vast network of health and allied professional staff, partners and collaborators which has earned her a solid reputation among its funders and is well regarded by competitors and partners alike.
Job Description
- Work within a multidisciplinary team in the team according to the case management, bio-psychosocial approach.
- Conduct screening and assessment of beneficiaries and develop individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans according to their needs.
- Provide psychoeducation to beneficiaries and their families.
- Provide psychological support and counselling services to beneficiaries and their families.
- Provide family support when needed.
- Facilitate group therapy and support group sessions in coordination with the multidisciplinary team.
- Conduct home visits to provide further psycho-social support when needed.
- Organize community, rehabilitation and awareness activities for beneficiaries and their families in coordination with the multidisciplinary team.
- Attend and contribute to the weekly clinical supervision meeting.
- Ensure the complete and updated filing of beneficiary information, including follow-up visits and referrals.
- Assist in performing other tasks as requested.
Minimum Recruitment Standard
- BA/BSc in Psychology (MA degree is preferred).
- MSc in Clinical Psychology is compulsory
- At least 1 years’ experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
- Previous training on case management and/or bio-psychosocial approach is an asset.
- Experience in working with people with mental health issues as an added advantage
- Fluent in English (speaking, reading, writing).