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Clinical Psychologist at Slum and Rural Health Initiative
Slum and Rural Health Initiative
October 21, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Role Overview
Provide clinical mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment services to beneficiaries within SRHIN's mental health programmes, while contributing to community mental health awareness initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct psychiatric/psychological assessments and provide evidence-based treatment and therapy
Develop and implement individualised care and treatment plans
Maintain accurate and confidential clinical records
Provide clinical supervision and support to junior mental health staff, where applicable
Support community mental health outreach, education, and stigma-reduction activities
Collaborate with the broader health and research teams on mental health programme design and evaluation
Refer clients to appropriate specialist services as needed.
Required Qualifications & Experience
An advanced Degree in Clinical Psychology
Valid practising licence/registration with the relevant Nigerian professional body (e.g. Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, or Association of Clinical Psychologists)
Minimum of 2 years' clinical experience
Experience working in community or NGO mental health settings is an advantage
Strong ethical grounding, empathy, and cultural sensitivity in working with underserved populations.
Provide clinical mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment services to beneficiaries within SRHIN's mental health programmes, while contributing to community mental health awareness initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct psychiatric/psychological assessments and provide evidence-based treatment and therapy
Develop and implement individualised care and treatment plans
Maintain accurate and confidential clinical records
Provide clinical supervision and support to junior mental health staff, where applicable
Support community mental health outreach, education, and stigma-reduction activities
Collaborate with the broader health and research teams on mental health programme design and evaluation
Refer clients to appropriate specialist services as needed.
Required Qualifications & Experience
An advanced Degree in Clinical Psychology
Valid practising licence/registration with the relevant Nigerian professional body (e.g. Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, or Association of Clinical Psychologists)
Minimum of 2 years' clinical experience
Experience working in community or NGO mental health settings is an advantage
Strong ethical grounding, empathy, and cultural sensitivity in working with underserved populations.