Psychologist Consultant

In Touch Community Services; Makati; On-site; PHP 670,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Makati is seeking an experienced Consultant to provide expert therapy and counseling services. The ideal candidate must be a Licensed Registered Psychologist with a minimum of 3 years of counseling experience. Responsibilities include evaluating clients' mental conditions, designing treatment plans, and providing group counseling sessions while adhering to ethical standards. This position offers an opportunity to contribute valuable services to the community while gaining professional experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in counseling/therapy practice.
• Specialized training and certification preferred.
• Specialized training and certification are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert therapy and counseling services to ITCS clients.
• Evaluate clients' mental condition and implement treatment plans.
• Provide group counseling services and lead workshops.

Skills

Expert therapy/counseling

Crisis intervention

Client advocacy

Education

Licensed Registered Psychologist (RPsy)

Job description

The consultant will be directed by the Executive Director and/or the Counseling Program Manager, with clinical supervision provided by the Clinical Supervisor.

The main responsibility of the Consultant is to provide expert therapy/counseling services to assigned ITCS Clients, adhering to the highest ethical and professional standards of the profession and in alignment with all internal and external policy requirements.

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS

• Provision of expert counseling services. This includes but is not limited to:
  • Evaluate clients' emotional/mental condition, design and implement treatment plans.
  • Modify treatment activities and approaches, and refer to other counselors as appropriate.
  • Meet with families and other interested parties to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting clients and/or to exchange necessary information during the treatment process.
  • Prepare and maintain all required case records and reports as per ITCS policies, including but not limited to the Data Privacy Policy.
  • Maintain confidentiality of client information and records.
  • Coordinate with Psychiatrist for clients medication and other issues as needed.
  • Act as client advocates to coordinate recommended services.
  • Provide crisis intervention consultations.
• Provision of expert group counseling services. (including workshops, seminars, talks, briefings, support groups)
• Participation in ITCS team and clinical activities. Including, but not limited to:
  • Providing mentoring and training to assist new members to quickly acclimate to the practice.
  • Attending mandatory individual clinical supervision sessions with the Clinical Supervisor scheduled together with the Consultant at least once every quarter or as needed.
  • Attending mandatory bi-weekly peer counseling sessions. Attendance at these meetings precedes other professional commitments such as workshops or counseling appointments except in emergencies. Inability to attend a meeting to be arranged with the Clinical Supervisor.
  • Learning about new developments in their field by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, and establishing and maintaining contact with pertinent professional organizations and agencies.
  • The consultant understands that all In Touch activities are community service. In Touch requests that in addition to receiving compensation for some services (as provided in Schedule A or as agreed to), the consultant will contribute some services on a voluntary basis.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed Registered Psychologist (RPsy)
• Minimum of 3 years experience in counseling/therapy practice
• Specialized training and certification preferred