Consultant – Psychiatry and Mental Health Services at Nigerian Red Cross Society

DUTY STATIONS

Ogoja, Cross River State

LINE MANAGER

Project Manager

Job Purpose 

The Psychiatrics and Mental Health Consultant will support mental health clinic in Ogoja for consultation and management of mental health client from Refugees and host communities including to identify and diagnose psychological, emotional and behavioral issues in Refugees and Host communities, develops and implements treatment plans for cases. 

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment and consultation services for PoCs and Host communities
• Diagnose psychological, emotional or behavioral disorders of patients and develop treatment plan
• Provide therapy to groups and individuals 
• Develop and implement individual treatment plan for different age groups (children inclusive)
• Support the project to identify innovative tactics and corresponding sustainable operations to promotemental health services among the Refugees and host communities.
• Work with multidisciplinary team alongside Doctors, Clinical psychologists, nurses and social workers to support mental health services
• Facilitate diverse group therapeutic sessions, counsel individuals and groups regarding problems such as stress, substance abuse, and family situations, in order to modify behavior.
• Guide clients in the development of their skills or strategies for dealing with their problems
• Refer patients, clients or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary 
• Act as client advocates to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations
• Support the team to plan, organize or lead structured programs of counselling, work, study, recreation or social activities for PoCs in the settlements.
• Support the team to plan or conduct programs to prevent substance abuse or improve community health or counselling services

Requirements and Experience 

• A Consultant Psychiatrist from a reputable Higher Institution.
• At least 5 years’ experience of clinical experience in management of mental health and psychiatric clients in Nigeria
• High level of professionalism 
• Ability to uphold strict confidentiality

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques. 
• Ability to effectively communicate medical information, test results, diagnoses and/or proposed treatment in a manner easily understood by the client.
• Psychological/developmental evaluation skills 
• Knowledge of psychological test administration, scoring, and interpretation.
• Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.