Recent Job Vacancies at Synapse Services

Synapse Services is a privately owned Centre for Psychological Medicine located in the heart of Nigeria - Abuja, Anambra, lagos and Niger. We provide first class psychological and psychiatric care as well as treatment of addictions, with a range of therapeutic programs suited to individual needs. We are recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: Mental Health Support Worker Location: Awka, Anambra Job Description

• Supporting mental health patients through recovery
• Providing high standards of care/support
• Crisis support and intervention
• Observation and escorting duties
• Assisting nursing staff with clinical and non-clinical tasks
• Managing potentially violent and confrontational situations (control and restraint training will be provided)
• Flexibility to work shift pattern
• Training is provided with all expenses reimbursed following successful completion. Previous experience not necessary, but may be an added advantage.

• OND/ NCE in Health Related and other Social Sciences Course.
• Must be a resident of Awka- Anambra State.

• Assisting nursing staff with clinical and non-clinical tasks
• Managing potentially violent and confrontational situations (control and restraint training will be provided)
• Flexibility to work shift pattern
• Training is provided with all expenses reimbursed following successful completion. Previous experience not necessary, but may be an added advantage.
• Supporting mental health patients through recovery
• Providing high standards of care/support
• Crisis support and intervention
• Observation and escorting duties

• Not higher than OND/ NCE in Health Related and other Social Sciences Course.
• Must be a resident of Awka.

• A minimum of a Master Degree in Clinical Psychology
• Must have completed NYSC
• Stress tolerance.
• High level of professionalism.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Must have excellent interpersonal skill
• Minimum of 3years internship and/ or paid Clinical experience
• Strong communication.
• Excellent relationship management and business development skills
• Proactive problem-solving approach.

• Excellent remuneration packages exist for this role, and will be commensurate with experience.