OSS Psychologist at Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS) Full Time

Job Title: OSS Psychologist

Locations: Ebonyi
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

• The main aim of the mental health program is to support the OSS in scaling up the mental health services in ECEWS GF GC7 Project. Ensuring the provision of comprehensive, quality services to Key and vulnerable populations in the OSS Centre. The incumbent will provide Clinical Psychology support through the performance of the following duties:
• Work within a multidisciplinary team in the OSS center according to the case management, bio-psychosocial approach;
• Conduct screening and assessment of beneficiaries and develop individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans according to their needs;
• Provide psycho-education to beneficiaries and their families;
• Provide psychological support and counseling services to beneficiaries and their families;
• Provide family support when needed;
• Facilitate group therapy and support group sessions in coordination with the multidisciplinary team;
• Conduct home visits to provide further psycho-social support when needed;
• Organize community, rehabilitation and awareness activities for beneficiaries and their families in coordination with the multidisciplinary team;
• Attend and contribute to the weekly clinical supervision meeting;
• Ensure the complete and updated filing of beneficiary information, including follow-up visits and referrals.
• Assist in performing other tasks as requested.

Required Qualifications

• BA / B.Sc in Psychology (MA Degree is preferred).
• At least 6 months experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in working with people with mental health issues as an added advantage
• Fluent in English (speaking, reading, writing).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Send a detailed resume and a one-page cover letter as one (1) MS Word document explaining suitability for the position to the Human Resources Unit by email to: [email protected] Application must explicitly state your full names, the position of interest with preferred location as the subject of the email.