Clinical Psychologist at Hugo Technologies

Job Description

• We are seeking a qualified Clinical Psychologist to join our team as a Wellbeing Coach within a fast-growing tech organization.
• This role focuses on supporting employee mental health, resilience, and overall wellbeing in a dynamic workplace environment.
• The Wellbeing Coach will provide confidential one-on-one support sessions, facilitate group wellbeing programs, and contribute to mental health awareness initiatives within the company.
• The ideal candidate is passionate about preventive mental health, coaching, and workplace wellbeing, and enjoys working with professionals in a fast-paced corporate setting.

Responsibilities
Employee Psychological Support:

• Conduct confidential one-on-one and group wellbeing coaching sessions with employees.
• Support employees in managing issues such as stress, burnout, anxiety, emotional wellbeing, and work-life balance.
• Help employees develop practical coping strategies, resilience skills, and emotional regulation techniques.
• Identify cases requiring clinical intervention and provide appropriate referrals when necessary.

Wellbeing Programs & Initiatives:

• Design and facilitate wellbeing workshops, group sessions, and webinars for employees.
• Deliver sessions on topics such as stress management, emotional intelligence, resilience, productivity, and healthy workplace habits.
• Contribute to the development of mental health awareness campaigns and wellbeing initiatives across the organization.

Employee Engagement & Culture:

• Promote a workplace culture where mental wellbeing is normalized and supported.
• Participate in employee onboarding programs to introduce available wellbeing resources.
• Collaborate with HR, People Operations, and leadership teams to identify emerging wellbeing needs.

Crisis Support & Risk Management:

• Provide initial psychological support to employees experiencing distress.
• Conduct basic risk assessments where necessary and escalate high-risk cases appropriately.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and professional ethical standards in all employee interactions.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain accurate documentation of sessions in line with confidentiality and ethical guidelines.
• Track engagement metrics and wellbeing trends to inform program improvements.
• Provide periodic reports and insights to support organizational wellbeing strategy.

Qualification & Experience

• Master’s degree (M.Sc. or M.Phil.) in Clinical Psychology from a recognized institution.
• Must be registered with the Nigerian Association of Clinical Psychologists (NACP) or a relevant professional regulatory body.
• Membership with the Nigerian Psychological Association (NPA) will be an added advantage.
• Experience
• Minimum of 2 – 5 years professional experience in clinical psychology, counselling, or mental health practice.
• Experience conducting individual psychological support sessions or therapy.
• Previous experience in corporate wellbeing, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), or workplace mental health initiatives will be an added advantage.

Core Skills & Competencies:

• Strong active listening and empathy skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to translate psychological knowledge into practical workplace wellbeing strategies
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills
• High level of emotional intelligence
• Strong confidentiality and ethical practice
• Ability to manage sensitive and high-risk cases appropriately
• Good documentation and reporting skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Training in therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, or Coaching Psychology
• Experience working with young professionals in high-performance environments
• Experience facilitating corporate training or group wellbeing sessions
• Familiarity with digital wellbeing platforms and virtual coaching tools

what we Provide:

• Hugo offers a hybrid work environment that balances employee flexibility with a collegial, fun “office” culture.
• We pride ourselves on offering a dynamic environment where ambitious professionals can make a measurable impact and accelerate their career. Our compensation and benefits are highly competitive.