Psychologist

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Job Purpose Summary:The Psychologist is responsible for providing a full range psychological and rehabilitation services to clients and beneficiaries.Key Responsibilities

Provide psychological assessment and rehabilitation, testing and evaluation, referral, consultation, programme planning, chemical dependency counselling/education, prevention service/activities, individual, couples, group and family therapy.
Interact with clients to provide diagnosis treatment, case management, follow up and treatment planning.
Consult with other professionals regarding the evaluation and treatment of clients where appropriate.
Collaborate and cooperate in a professional manner with co-workers, other departments and other agencies in order to assure effective continuity of care and services.
Prepare and maintain mental health notes, narrative reports and client records of mental health activities (in the appropriate charting format).
Provide administrative support in the management of Neem Foundation’s Psychology Centres.
Monitor the achievement of relevant programme objectives, support M&E evaluation, and maintain accurate and appropriate case documentation and records, and ensure the confidentiality of records/information.
Support colleagues in HQ and Field Offices in achieving tasks, including monitoring employee performance.
Travel to Field Offices in Borno State from time to time as required by Neem Foundation in the execution of job functions.
Assist in the coordination, supervision, and completion of special projects, as appropriate.
Provide cross-component support to other programme staff in achieving Neem Foundation’s goals. Observes strict confidentiality and privacy of clients.
Undertake research and analysis of specific tasks as required by Supervisor.
Ensure strict compliance with Administrative and Financial procedures in line with Neem Foundation’s policies and standards.
Ensure the protection of programme and office assets.
Carry out additional tasks and activities as required by Supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills, Experience:Education:University Degree and Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology (essential). PhD in Psychology is an added advantage.Essential

Strong understanding of psychological assessment, testing case management and counselling.
Ability to operate a computer and use MS Office essential.
Strong sense of and respect for confidentiality.
Ability to work as part of a team; build and manage professional work relationships with stakeholders
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to analyze and solve problems
Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate multiple projects.
Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
Ability to lead and train staff
Demonstrated ability to manage conflict and resolve complaints.

Added Advantage

Practical experience working with victims/survivors of conflict.
Language Skills: (Native/Fluent/Basic)
English Language (Fluent)
Hausa (an added advantage)

OthersMust have strong interest Programme Implementation and Administration; working with children, women and girls, helping people rebuild their lives.Profile of BehaviourConfident, attention to detail, independent judgment, self-starter, reliable, good writer, organised, team-player, friendly, adaptable, flexible, disciplined, numerate.

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Applicants should send CVS to recruitment@neemfoundation.org.ngWOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

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