Clinical Psychologist (HPC/ALH 2) - Manchester Health Department

Job Purpose

Under the general direction of the Regional Psychiatrist, the incumbent will be responsible for conducting group sessions and providing one-on-one support for children, adolescents and their parents referred through Child Guidance Clinics. Additionally, the Psychologist will provide psychotherapy for adults in treatment facilities. 

Qualifications and Experience:

• MSc. Degree in Clinical Psychology 
• At least two (2) years experience in Child Psychology and Counseling 
• Experience in individual and group counseling would be an asset 

Specific Knowledge and Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of human behaviour and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; 
• Psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioural and affective disorders. 
• Principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions and identifying complex problems 
• Programme and evaluation and presentation skills 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Excellent analytical and report writing skills 
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills 
• Strong leadership and counseling skills 
• Basic research skills 
• Computer literacy

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing, co-ordinating and implementing Child & Adolescent Mental Health project within the Region 
• Providing psychotherapy for children and adults linked with and treated in the treatment sites. 
• Providing crisis consultation, psychological counselling & therapeutic techniques to employees under the EAP Programme. 
• Participating in the preparation of quarterly review and yearly programme plans
• Evaluation of children and adolescents who are referred to or walk into the clinic to facilitate diagnosis and management strategies of behavioural, emotional and psychiatric disorders and for their families. 
• Liaising and networking with other agencies, school officials, civic groups, police, churches, etc to deliver educational talks/presentations on topics related to child and adolescent mental health and child development and parenting. 
• Participating in the training of health and non-health professionals in areas of Child and Adolescent Mental Health assessment and management of the infected and or affected child (Child Abuse), Normal and Abnormal Child Development and Parenting. 
• Providing crisis consultation, Counselling and therapeutic techniques with PLHIV. 

NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.