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Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification (Master’s degree) that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Psychologist. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Psychologist. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Psychologist in respect of RSA qualified employees. One-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Psychologist in respect of foreign qualified employees of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Grade 2: Minimum of 8 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Psychologist in respect of RSA qualified employees. Minimum of 9 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Psychologist in respect of foreign qualified employees of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Grade 3: Minimum of 16 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Psychologist in respect of RSA qualified employees. Minimum of 17 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Psychologist in respect of foreign qualified employees of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence and be prepared to travel. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Strong therapeutic skills. Proven presentation skills. Experience working in a multi- disciplinary team approach.
Duties
Deliver a comprehensive clinical psychology service to various clinics in the Drakenstein Sub District with regard to assessment, diagnosing and treatment (with children, adolescents and adults). Apply knowledge of intervention skills such as behaviour modification, psychodynamic therapies, family therapy, CBT, group therapy, etc. in a primary health care setting. Provide mentor supervision and training of HAST counsellors. Conduct training and workshops on mental health aspects. Develop and implement projects that focus on awareness and promotion of mental health in the community. Understand and uphold the principles and ethics of a Therapeutic Milieu.
Applications
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Notes
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. The pool of applicants will be considered for similar vacant posts within Drakenstein Sub District for a period of 3 months from date of advert.