Clinical Psychologist at Slum and Rural Health Initiative – Abuja and Ibadan

Slum and Rural Health Initiative is seeking a Clinical Psychologist for Abuja and Ibadan, Oyo State, to provide mental-health assessment, treatment and community support.

Key responsibilities

• Assess clients’ mental health, establish diagnoses and deliver appropriate evidence-based therapies.
• Develop individualised care and treatment plans and keep accurate, confidential clinical records.
• Supervise junior mental-health colleagues when required.
• Contribute to community outreach, mental-health education and stigma-reduction activities.
• Work with health and research teams on programme planning and evaluation.
• Arrange referrals to specialist care where appropriate.

Requirements

• An advanced degree in Clinical Psychology.
• Valid practising registration or licence with the relevant professional body in Nigeria.
• At least two years of clinical experience.
• Experience in an NGO or community mental-health setting is an advantage.
• Professional ethics, empathy and cultural sensitivity when supporting underserved communities.