Mental Health Professional

About the role

Lavamozu Health is a digital healthcare marketplace connecting Nigerians with verified, licensed healthcare professionals for care at home, in clinics and online. It is hiring a full-time hybrid Mental Health Professional based in Lagos, with a mix of in-person and work-from-home duties. The professional provides evidence-informed mental health care through assessments, diagnosis where within scope of practice, and ongoing therapeutic interventions in clinic, at home or by telehealth.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement care plans and offer individual and family counseling
• Coordinate case management with other healthcare providers
• Document sessions and progress in digital health records
• Conduct crisis intervention when needed, including risk assessment, de-escalation and safe referral or follow-up planning
• Maintain ethical standards and confidentiality
• Contribute to improving mental health services on the platform, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, take part in training or supervision, and give psychoeducation to clients and families

Required profile

• Demonstrated expertise in mental health care, including assessment, treatment planning and ongoing client support
• Academic and practical background in psychology, able to apply psychological principles in therapeutic settings
• Experience in case management, including coordinating services, monitoring progress and advocating for client needs
• Relevant professional licensure or certification in Nigeria (e.g. clinical psychologist, psychiatrist, psychiatric nurse, counselor, social worker) and good standing with regulatory bodies
• Prior experience in community mental health, hospital or clinic settings is beneficial; fluency in English and at least one widely spoken Nigerian language is an advantage

Required skills

• Crisis intervention capability, including risk assessment and de-escalation
• Strong communication, cultural sensitivity and ability to build trust with diverse clients and families
• Comfort using digital tools and telehealth platforms for documentation, communication and service delivery