Occupational Therapist At The Olive Prime Psychological services (TOPS)

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Job Title: Occupational Therapist At The Olive Prime Psychological services (TOPS)
Organisation: he Olive Prime Psychological services (TOPS)
Location: Lagos State
Min Work Experience: 3 year(s)
Qualification: B.Sc
Industry: Medical/ Health Care/ Pharmaceutical
Course: Occupational Therapy

At The Olive Prime Psychological services (TOPS), we are aware of the dynamics of being human and understand that life can sometimes go beyond your capabilities. Additionally, we understand the role genetics and environmental factors play in our mental health and the ability to cope with life.

Difficult situations do arise, and at such times, we are committed to providing the much needed support to our clients and patients, ensuring that each individual experiences a more realistic, flexible journey to Recovery.

Our treatment approach is multidisciplinary and delivered in a safe and comfortable environment with experienced staff that provide specialist services and combine a range of therapeutic interventions.

TOPS became the first Day Hospital addiction and mental health resource center in Nigeria when it opened in Abuja a few years ago. It has since grown to have an inpatient facility in Abuja. TOPS has a robust array of psychological tools and can boast of being one of the few Centers in West Africa that have the latest Psychological Tools like the WISC-V for testing intelligence in younger people. We have a robust Child and Adolescent service. Our Medical Director, Dr Motunrayo Oyelohunnu, who was appointed MD last year on her return from Canada has a special interest in Child and Adolescent psychiatry and is making sure that investments are made in the organisation to cater for the needs of individual and families with young people that have mental and behavioural challenges.

Our Drug rehabilitation program is a blend of both American/Canadian and UK treatment protocols (choosing the best from each service). More importantly we believe in the role of spirituality in treatment, irrespective of your faith. Your spiritual development will be encouraged.

We are now opening a new centre in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos State. It is an 11 -bedded facility. We have just appointed a new Clinical Director, Dr Ibironke Thomas, who is a Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Thomas is an experienced clinician and versed in management of all forms of psychiatric Disorders. She was trained in family/systemic treatments by the Meriden Centre at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation NHS Trust. She is one of the big minds in Quality Service delivery within the mental health space in Nigeria.

The Quality and Managerial service will be led by our newly appointed life coach, Murrielle Jean-Michel. Murielle is committed to ensuring the quality of service is same as obtainable in her country in Europe.

TOPS is now a member of the newly formed Intersect Consortium. This is the largest consortium of organisations providing mental and behavioral health treatments in Africa.

We seek to recruit suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Location:
 Lagos
Reports to: Clinical Lead

Job Summary

  • The occupational therapist is responsible for empowering patients to participate more fully in daily tasks when this ability is compromised by a health condition.

Responsibilities

  • Review patients’ medical history and asses their conditions and needs
  • Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that help restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to patients.
  • Complete and maintain necessary records about the patient.
  • Evaluate patients’ ability to do certain tasks; confer with physicians, patients and their families, nurses and other members of a patients care team.
  • Develop a treatment plan for patients with specific goals and task that will help them meet those goals
  • Evaluate patients' progress and prepare reports that detail progress.
  • Test and evaluate patients' physical and mental abilities and analyze medical data to determine realistic rehabilitation goals for patients.
  • Select activities that will help individuals learn work and life-management skills within limits of their mental and physical capabilities.
  • Plan, organize, and conduct occupational therapy programs in hospital or institutional settings to help rehabilitate those impaired because of illness, injury or psychological or developmental problems.
  • Recommend changes in patients' work or living environments, consistent with their needs and capabilities.
  • Develop and participate in health promotion programs, group activities, or discussions to promote client health, facilitate social adjustment, alleviate stress, and prevent physical or mental disability.
  • Consult with rehabilitation team/Clinical Psychologist to select activity programs and coordinate occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities.
  • Promotes maximum independence by selecting and constructing therapies according to individual's physical capacity, intelligence level, and interest.

Requirements and Experience

  • University Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Minimum of 3 years' work experience as an Occupational Therapist
  • Experience in facilitating trainings.
  • Applicants are expected to present proof of registration with their professional regulatory bodies and current practicing license.

Required Skills/Competencies:

  • Administer and evaluate standardized assessments
  • Select and oversee evidence-based interventions
  • Effectively document the occupational therapy process in compliance with state and federal regulations
  • Effective verbal and written communication
  • Teamwork
  • Patient-centeredness
  • Dedication to compliance and best practice
  • Listening and collaboration
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: clinicians@theoliveprime.com using the job title as subject of the email.



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