Offer summary

Qualifications:

A Master's degree in Psychology (integrated 5-year program) is required., Completion of a mandatory professional internship of approximately 1,500–1,600 hours is necessary., Registration with the Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses is required after the internship., Expertise in delivering evidence-based treatments, particularly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)..

Key responsabilities:

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans focusing on evidence-based interventions.

Provide individual and group therapy sessions for clients, both in-person and virtually.

Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to create client-centered treatment plans.

Maintain accurate client records and participate in ongoing service development initiatives.

Job description

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Clinical Psychologist or Counsellor to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in delivering evidence-based treatments, particularly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and experience in administering psychological assessments, as well as strong report-writing skills.

Develop and implement individualised treatment plans using evidence-based interventions, with a primary focus on CBT.
Develop specialised clinical care pathways in line with the evidence base and best practice.
Provide individual and group therapy sessions for clients, both in-person and virtually.
Participate in team meetings and contribute to ongoing service development and improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with our interdisciplinary team to develop and implement client-centered treatment plans.
Work closely with our 24/7 helpline responder team to manage risk, ensure the safety of clients in crises, and provide crisis interventions
Develop and implement SOPs for risk management and clinical procedures, and train providers on these processes.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records by professional and legal standards.
Continuously update professional knowledge and skills through participation in continuing education and professional development activities.
Ability to provide after-office hour care (Monday to Friday 6 pm to 9 pm, Saturdays 9 am to 1 pm). Occasional night and weekend shifts depending on client requirements

Requirements

A Mestrado em Psicologia (integrated 5-year program: 3-year licenciatura + 2-year mestrado) is required.
A mandatory professional internship (Estágio) of approximately 1,500–1,600 hours is required after graduation.
Registration is through the Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses upon successful completion of the internship.
Expertise in individual and group facilitation
Proficient in planning and executing online seminars with the use of various web platforms and adept at creating engaging content.
Proficient in effectively navigating and managing crises.
Experience in administering psychological assessments (for clinical psychologists)
Strong knowledge and experience in delivering evidence-based treatments with a focus on CBT as a core treatment modality.
Must be able to conduct virtual and in-person sessions at Intellect's office location or our partnered client's location.
Good to have: Experience in providing clinical supervision to other mental health professionals.

Benefits

Work in a diverse environment with people from over 10 countries
A generous leave policy
Medical coverage
Annual Wage Supplement (Bonus)
Christmas Leave (The team takes the whole Christmas week off, separate from our leave policy)
Birthday Leave (1 day)
Holidays off
Mental health benefits (Premium access to our app!)
Work-life balance and employee wellness
Regular social events where we have non work-related fun

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