Clinical Psychologist
Job Summary:
- A clinical psychologist identifies and diagnoses psychological, emotional, and behavioral issues in clients and develops and implements treatment plans.
Responsibilities
- Provide psychological assessment and consultation services
- Diagnose psychological, emotional, or behavioral disorders of patients and develop a treatment plan
- Provide therapy to groups and individuals
- Develop and implement individual treatment plans for different age groups (children, inclusive)
- Work with a multidisciplinary team alongside doctors, nurses, 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, to modify behavior.
- Modify treatment activities or approaches as needed to comply with changes in the client’s status
- Guide clients in the development of their skills or strategies for dealing with their problems
- Have an understanding of the Biopsychosocial Approach for assessment and treatment plan for every patient.
- Select, administer, score, and interpret psychological tests 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 plans.
- 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 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,d 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 maintaining 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 plans 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 a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology
- A minimum of 3 years Clinical experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proactive problem-solving approach
- Stress tolerance.
- Previous experience in customer service
- 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.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Role as the title of your mail.
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