Counselor

The Counselor will provide direct counseling services to individuals and groups, using evidence-based, person-centered approaches aligned with CICN’s standards.

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.

Experience: working in community, clinical, or educational counseling settings, including collaboration with multidisciplinary teams or NGOs.

• 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.

How to apply Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: (see Apply by email) using the position as subject of email.

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