Clinical Psychologist

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Synapse Services is hiring an experienced Clinical Psychologist to provide evidence-based psychological care across inpatient and outpatient settings in Nigeria. The role combines clinical expertise with service management and business development, including treatment planning, psychological assessments, therapy delivery, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology and a valid NACP licence.

• Experienced clinical psychologist role in inpatient and outpatient settings
• Combines clinical work with service management and business development
• Requires Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology and valid NACP licence
• Involves psychological assessments, treatment planning, and therapy delivery
• Multidisciplinary collaboration with doctors, nurses, psychiatrists, and social workers

Original source description

The ideal candidate will be committed to promoting mental health awareness, education, treatment, and support for individuals, families, organisations, and society at large. We are hiring anexperienced Clinical Psychologist who is passionate about providing high-quality, evidence-based psychological care within inpatient and outpatient settings. Responsibilties This position combines clinical expertise, service management, and business development the key responsibilities: include: Identify innovative tactics, corresponding business plans and sustainable operations to drive revenue and volume growth with a bid to grow business. Ensure that after discharge client is transferred to a robust aftercare plan for proper follow up and management. Develop and implement individual treatment plan for different age groups (children inclusive) Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling programs on clients’ progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives Plan or conduct programs to prevent substance abuse or improve community health or counselling services Learn about new developments in counselling by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars or establishing and maintain contact with other social services agencies Provide therapy to groups and individuals Meet with families, probation officers, police or other interested parties to exchange necessary information during the treatment process Refer patients, clients or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary Provide psychological assessment and consultation services Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans Have an understanding of neuron developmental pathways, how to diagnose, carry out assessments and draw up appropriate treatment plan to meet specific needs. Prospect for new clients by networking, and using other acceptable means of generating interest from potential clients and ultimately converting them into clients. Evaluate clients’ physical or mental condition based on review of client information Diagnose psychological, emotional or behavioural disorders of patients and develop treatment plan Work with multidisciplinary team alongside doctors, nurses and social workers, psychiatrists and occupational therapists Select, administer, score, and interpret psychological tests in order to obtain information on individuals' intelligence, achievements, interests, and personalities Coordinate family inclusive therapy to assist them in understanding, dealing with or supporting patients Plan, organize or lead structured programs of counselling, work, study, recreation or social activities for clients Counsel individuals and groups regarding problems such as stress, substance abuse, and family situations, in order to modify behavior. Be conversant with different treatment methods like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectic behavioral therapy, talk therapy, person centered therapy etc. Modify treatment activities or approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients’ status Gather information about community mental health needs or resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy Act as client advocates to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations Have an understanding of Bio Psychosocial Approach for assessment and treatment plan for every patient. Be conversant with the electronic medical record system for proper documentation of progress notes and treatment plan. Psycho educate client on the importance of medication compliance. Guide clients in the development of their skills or strategies for dealing with their problems Facilitate diverse group therapeutic sessions Requirements: Stress tolerance Strong verbal and written communication skill A minimum of Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology Proactive problem-solving approach High level of professionalism A valid NACP licence of practice Ability to uphold strict confidentiality. Minimum of 2 years Clinicalexperience Required Skills/Competencies: Ability to develop and convert business opportunities Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress. Ability to effectively communicate medical information, test results, diagnoses and/or proposed treatment in a manner easily understood by the client. Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses. Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques. Knowledge of psychological test administration, scoring, and interpretation. Interviewing and psychological/developmental evaluation skills Ability to generate relevant partnership proposals with support from the clinical team Fluent in either Igbo, Hausa or Yoruba Language is an added advantage. N220,000 - N250,000 monthly gross. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online Application Deadline: 9th September, 2026. View all Jobs in Nigeria Anambra State and 1 other location Anambra State , Awka Clinical Psychologist job vacancies in Nigeria