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