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We are seeking for dynamic, competent and highly talented individuals to fill the following vacant positions:-

Position: Medical Counsellor (1 Position)

Reports: Head of Clinical Services

Overall responsibility

Provision and promotion of mental health and well-being, counselling, education and guidance to staff, clients of St. Luke’s Orthopaedic and Trauma hospital.

 Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family and group counselling to clients as needed or assigned.


• Work to prevent, diagnose and treat mental disorders.


• Consult with other professionals to discuss therapies, treatments, counseling resources, or techniques, and to share occupational information.


• Develop therapeutic and treatment plans based on clients’ interests, abilities, and needs.


• Refer clients to specialists or to other institutions for non-counselling treatment of problems.


• Conduct psychological assessments and compile professional reports in a timely fashion.


• Provide therapeutic interventions, consultation and monitoring of the effectiveness of clinical interventions.


• Support clients to identify and to take concrete steps towards their goals.


• Maintain client records


• Participate and serve in Clinical Committees such as Mortality, Clinical Audit, Infection Control, Waste Management and other health committees.


• Bill patients for all services given


• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Medical Counselling and Psychology from a recognized institution.


• Registration by relevant regulatory authority/body.


• Over three years of experience in Mental Health and wellbeing, counselling and testing, preferably in a secondary care hospital setting.


• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and work both collaboratively and independently to meet deadlines.


• Confidentiality and integrity in the profession.


• Listening Skills.


• Sensitivity and empathy.


• Ability to cope with emotional situations.


• Ability to relate with a wide range of people.

How to Apply

Suitable candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their applications, detailed CVs and academic documents before 20th December 2020 to:

jobs@stlukesorthopaedics.com

Hard copies will not be accepted and only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted. St. Luke’s Orthopaedic and Trauma Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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