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- Where
- Lagos, Nigeria
- How to apply
- Directly to the employer by email. The address is in the listing below.
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Role Description
The Counselor will provide direct counseling services to individuals and groups, using evidence-based, person-centered approaches aligned with CICN’s standards. Day-to-day tasks include conducting intake assessments, developing and implementing therapeutic plans, maintaining accurate and confidential case records, and offering follow-up support to clients.
The Counselor will collaborate with other professionals, respond to referrals from community partners and NGOs, and participate in case reviews and supervision to ensure quality practice.
The role also involves contributing to counseling-related programs, workshops, and outreach initiatives organized by the Institute. This is a full-time, on-site role based on Lagos Island.
Qualifications
Strong counseling and psychotherapy skills, with demonstrated ability to use person-centered and other appropriate therapeutic approaches.
Ability to conduct client assessments, develop treatment plans, and manage case documentation with attention to detail and confidentiality.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and active listening skills, with the capacity to build trust and rapport across diverse client populations.
Emotional resilience, sound professional judgment, and the ability to maintain ethical boundaries and adhere to professional codes of conduct.
Experience working in community, clinical, or educational counseling settings, including collaboration with multidisciplinary teams or NGOs.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field; recognized counseling certification or licensure is an advantage.
Strong ability to drive community based initiatives and programs
Commitment to ongoing professional development, openness to supervision, and willingness to align practice with CICN’s policies and standards.
Ability to work on-site on Lagos Island on a full-time schedule and to serve individuals from varied cultural and religious backgrounds in a non-discriminatory manner.
Minimum qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: career@instituteofcounseling.org using the position as subject of email.
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