Psychologist (Ref 149)

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To enhance student wellbeing and thereby contribute to retention and throughput by providing psychological services to students at the Student Counselling Unit, including the supervision and training of intern Psychologists.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in Clinical/Counselling Psychology
• Registration with HPCSA as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist
• 3 years working experience as a Psychologist
• 1-year experience working in higher education sector
• Valid Driver’s license

COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of and compliance with HPCSA regulations and ethical guidelines
• Communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Psychotherapeutic skills
• Training and facilitation
• Supervision skills
• Problem Solving/Decision-making/Analytical thinking
• Planning & organization / time management4

DUTIES:

• Provide Individual Psychotherapy and counselling to UFH students
• Individual and Group interventions in Residence
• Conduct Debriefing and Crisis interventions to manage trauma
•  Provide individual or group supervision to intern psychologists and social work interns
• Supervision of intern psychologists’ Community interventions
• Monitoring and evaluating intern psychologists and social worker interns
• Facilitation of the Residence Talk programs
• Training for Student cohorts e.g. TLC, Social Work Department, Health Science students, First Year Experience etc.
• Submit monthly reports and monthly statistics

Closing Date:  10 April 2022
 
 
To apply:  Interested applicants who meet the criteria are invited to:

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