Job Purpose

To undertake psychological assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based interventions to support patients’ mental health and well-being, while contributing to multidisciplinary care and promoting recovery.

Duties and responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Mental Health, the position holder will be responsible for the following:

• Conducting client intake and comprehensive mental status examinations (MSE).
• Performing psychological assessments using standardized screening and diagnostic tools.
• Developing and reviewing individualized treatment plans based on evidence-based models.
• Providing therapeutic interventions to individuals and groups to address mental health concerns.
• Prescribing appropriate psychological interventions and making referrals where necessary.
• Participating in case conferences and multidisciplinary team discussions for holistic patient care.
• Attending ward rounds and contributing to patient management plans.
• Collecting and analyzing data for research and reporting purposes.
• Educating patients and families on mental health management and coping strategies.
• Any other duty as may be assigned.

Job Specification

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelors’ degree in Clinical Psychology or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Valid license and registration by the Counsellors and Psychologists Board (CPB).
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Compliance with Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

Core Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective communication and case conferencing abilities.
• Responsive, prompt, and effective provision of services.
• Planning, organizing, and ability to work in a team.
• High standards of professional ethics and confidentiality.

• Conducting client intake and comprehensive mental status examinations (MSE).
• Performing psychological assessments using standardized screening and diagnostic tools.
• Developing and reviewing individualized treatment plans based on evidence-based models.
• Providing therapeutic interventions to individuals and groups to address mental health concerns.
• Prescribing appropriate psychological interventions and making referrals where necessary.
• Participating in case conferences and multidisciplinary team discussions for holistic patient care.
• Attending ward rounds and contributing to patient management plans.
• Collecting and analyzing data for research and reporting purposes.
• Educating patients and families on mental health management and coping strategies.
• Any other duty as may be assigned.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective communication and case conferencing abilities.
• Responsive, prompt, and effective provision of services.
• Planning, organizing, and ability to work in a team.
• High standards of professional ethics and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in computer applications.

• Bachelors’ degree in Clinical Psychology or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Valid license and registration by the Counsellors and Psychologists Board (CPB).
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Compliance with Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.