Family Services Specialist at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Africa West Area Welfare and Self-Reliance department is seeking a seasoned mental health professional based in Nigeria, who provides high quality clinical consultation to Church leaders, develops, and maintains Church-sponsored programs, and identifies resources to help Church members. This is a permanent full-time position, reporting to the Area Family Services Specialist or to the Area Welfare and Self-Reliance Manager. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under moderate supervision:

• Consultation with Church Leaders: Deliver high-quality consultation and maintain positive relations with Church leaders on behavioral and mental health issues. 
• Clinical Services: Provide skilled and professional assessment, diagnostic and treatment services for a wide range of relational, behavioural, and mental health conditions. 
• Community Resource Development: Identify and access competent community resource partners. Maintain an effective, quality, and collegial community resource network. 
• Missionary Services: Provide exceptional clinical services and coordination of missionary services: pre-mission assessment, support for in field and early return missionaries. 
• Professional and Legal Compliance: Ensure legal, ethical and policy compliance with all aspects of Family Services Program offering within the assigned region. Protect and ensure client confidentiality.
• Team Builder: engaged member of the team who maintains a supportive relationship with all the staff: able to provide and receive honest feedback.
• WSR Department: Collaborate with the Welfare and Self-Reliance Manager to develop and fulfill a 'whole area service plan' including supporting and developing welfare and self-reliance resources and strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in clinical psychology, clinical social work, or related degree.
• At least 5 years of progressive work experience with advanced clinical skills in counseling, people management, leadership and clinical supervision. 
• Hold and maintain current independent clinical licensure in accordance with local professional licensing board.
• Must possess excellent communication, written and presentation skills with demonstrated ability to provide effective executive-level presentations and proposals, with the ability to adapt to different populations, cultures, countries, or backgrounds.  
• Expertise and experience providing training in group settings on a range of mental health services and best practices.
• Strong personal work ethic.
• Ability to work independently, develop/build relationships and network with Church and community leaders and organizations.
• Strong understanding of the Church organisation and alignment to the doctrine and principles of the Church, and Church leadership experience.
• A willingness to travel and have the flexibility to work in the evenings and on the weekend when needed.
• Must be proficient in the use of computers and associated packages and Microsoft Programs.
• Possess valid driver's license with the ability to obtain a passport if/whennecessary (desirable).
• Knowledge about Family Services programs and resources preferred.
• Must be worthy of a temple recommend