Business Development Officer / Psychologist at The Olive Prime Psychological Services

Job Summary

• The candidate is a graduate of psychology who understands the nitty-gritty of mental health and have a passion for the business around it.
• The candidate is expected to drive for opportunities to put the organization on the lips of the general public and make conversion of prospects to business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Prospect for new clients by networking, and using other acceptable means of generating interest from potential clients and ultimately converting them into clients.
• Develop and implement an individualized treatment plan for different age groups (children inclusive)
• Identify innovative tactics, corresponding business plans and sustainable operations to drive revenue and volume growth with a bid to grow business.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team alongside doctors, nurses and social workers, psychiatrists and occupational therapists to develop business channels
• Facilitate diverse group therapeutic sessions
• Engage prospective clients intelligently to help them decide on using our services.
• Guide clients in the development of their skills or strategies for dealing with their problems
• Have an understanding of the Bio Psychosocial Approach for assessment and treatment plan for every patient.
• Join in providing therapy to groups and individuals
• Be conversant with different treatment methods like cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectic behavioural therapy, talk therapy, person-centred therapy etc.
• Be conversant with the electronic medical record system for proper documentation of progress notes and treatment plans.
• Evaluate clients’ physical or mental condition based on a review of client information
• Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans
• Refer patients, clients or family members to specialists at our facilities
• Act as client advocates to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations
• Join in providing structured programs of counselling, work, study, recreation or social activities for clients
• 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
• Gather information about community mental health needs or resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy
• Ensure that after discharge client is transferred to a robust aftercare plan for proper follow-up and management.

Requirements and Experience

• A minimum of a BSc Degree in Psychology or Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology or related course
• 1-3 years Clinical and or Business development experience
• Business Acumen
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive problem-solving approach
• Stress tolerance
• High level of professionalism
• Ability to uphold strict confidentiality.

Required Skills / Competencies:

• Ability to convince a potential client, corporate and or private, to use our services.
• Social media engagement strategies
• Event management
• Corporate communication
• Ability to develop and convert business opportunities
• Ability to effectively communicate medical information, test results, diagnoses and/or proposed treatment in a manner easily understood by the client.
• Ability to generate relevant partnership proposals with support from the clinical team
• Interviewing and psychological/developmental evaluation skills
• Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.

Salary

• N75,000 - N100,000 monthly.