Psychologist

Responsibilities:

Clinical Care:

• Conduct psychological assessments and clinical interviews
• Provide evidence-based psychotherapies, including CBT, DBT, supportive therapy, and trauma-informed approaches
• Deliver individual, group, and family therapy as appropriate
• Support inpatient and outpatient treatment plans in collaboration with psychiatrists
• Provide psychological services via telemedicine, as scheduled

Multidisciplinary Collaboration:

• Work closely with psychiatrists, nurses, and other mental-health professionals
• Participate in case conferences, ward rounds (as applicable), and treatment planning meetings
• Contribute psychological insights to integrated care plans

Clinical Documentation & Governance:

• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation
• Adhere to ethical, professional, and legal standards of psychological practice
• Participate in supervision, audits, and quality-improvement initiatives
• Engage in continuing professional development

Clinical Systems & Support:

• Modern electronic charting system with AI-supported tools to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and support clinical care.
• Administrative and clinical support to enhance workflow and reduce documentation burden

Scope of Practice:

• Age groups: children, adolescents, and adults
  
• Service settings: outpatient, inpatient (as applicable), and telemedicine
  
• Presentations: mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma-related disorders, behavioural issues, personality-related concerns, substance-use disorders (psychological support), and related conditions
  

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology or a related psychology field
• Relevant professional registration with recognised psychological bodies in Nigeria (where applicable)
• Formal training in psychotherapy and psychological assessment
• Early-career and experienced psychologists are welcome to apply
• Supervised clinical experience during training is acceptable
• Experience in mental-health, healthcare, or structured clinical settings is an advantage
• Strong clinical and interpersonal skills
• Competence in evidence-based psychotherapies, including DBT
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Ethical judgment, empathy, and professionalism
• Strong communication and documentation skills

What We Offer:

• Supportive, multidisciplinary clinical environment
• Opportunities for supervision and professional growth
• Competitive compensation, with role-specific incentives available, subject to contract terms
• Exposure to inpatient, outpatient, and telemedicine services

Location & Work Structure:

• Based in Lagos State, Nigeria
• Schedule aligned with service needs
• Reports to Clinical Leadership