Job Description- Clinical Counsellor/Clinical Psychologist

Overview

Solid Minds is a private, independent outpatient mental health clinic located in Kigali, Rwanda. We provide excellent, evidence-based psychological services to individuals, couples, families, and children. We also have employee assistance and student wellness programs with local and international organizations and universities to providing trainings, consultations, and in-person therapy and teletherapy. Our current client base is approximately half African/Rwandan, half European/American. As we serve a very diverse clientele, an openness to exploring the roles of culture, background, and racial identity in clinical practice is essential to joining our team.

We’re seeking an experienced clinician who is eager to make a difference in patients’ lives and contribute to our growing practice. The right person for this position will be comfortable managing a varied caseload of individual and family in-person therapy and teletherapy, group therapy, and organizing and facilitating community outreach and trainings.

Objectives of this Role

Provide exemplary clinical services to patients and families utilizing evidence-based therapeutic practices
Collaborate as a member of a multidisciplinary, integrated team
Establish a strong therapeutic alliance while maintaining professional boundaries and respecting confidentiality
Contribute to the growth of our practice and organization
Responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, and provide appropriate therapy consistent with the highest international standards of care
Participate in regular supervision of counseling cases and procedures and proactively engage with supervisors
Design and deliver training and supervision sessions on a variety of topics connected to mental health and wellness for partner organizations
Provide timely and accurate clinical and financial documentation
Perform all duties in a manner consistent with the Ethical Principles of Psychologists and the Code of Conduct of Solid Minds.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Master’s degree (MA, MS) in Clinical Psychology or a similar field
3-5 years’ experience in providing psychotherapy in a supervised and licensed setting
Current Registration with the Rwanda Allied Health Professionals Council or Rwanda Psychological Society (or have the credentials/ability to obtain this before start date)
Demonstrated understanding of and ability to provide person-centered care
Verifiable and certified training in evidence-based practices such as CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
Commitment to lifelong learning as a clinician
A high level of compassion and empathy
An openness to exploring the roles of culture, background, and racial identity in clinical practice
A clear understanding of and commitment to professional and personal boundaries in a small community practice
Ability to work creatively and independently
Proficient in online/remote therapy and documentation platforms

Preferred Qualifications

Flexibility, both in work hours and duties performed
Verifiable and certified training in advanced evidence-based practices such as DBT, EMDR or other evidence-based trauma interventions
Experience in group and workshop facilitation
Experience providing training and supervision
Experience of conducting teletherapy
Proven track record of adapting to fast-changing environments with an entrepreneurial spirit
Ability to conduct therapy in French, Kinyarwanda, and/or KiSwahili
If an international clinician licensed to practice independently as a psychotherapist in passport country
Compensation

We currently operate on a fee-for-service basis, and we are currently unable to offer relocation packages. Compensation commensurate with experience and capabilities.

Please submit a letter of interest and detailed CV to [email protected] and include your names and Clinician Application in the subject of your message.  Please be prepared to provide proof of trainings, degrees, and licensure as well as at least two professional references.