Psychologist (P000915)
Listing reference: nwu_000315
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 19 February 2022
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Psychology
Location: South Africa
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: STUDENT LIFE
POSITION NUMBER: P000915
VACANCY: PSYCHOLOGIST
PEROMNES GRADE: 08
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT WITH BENEFITS
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Rendering psychological support to students.
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Therapeutic Service Delivery (Counselling and Psychotherapy)
- Conduct counselling and psychotherapy with Potchefstroom Campus students on individual and group basis including online and in-person.
- Cooperation and liaison with various multi-professional service providers on campus.
Crisis-Intervention
- Render crisis intervention and short-term trauma intervention during and after office hours, according to a set schedule to Potchefstroom Campus and UODL students.
Peer Helper Program
- Coordinate residential peer-helpers within the peer-helper program.
- Coordination include selection, training, development, supervision and oversight of the peer-helpers, as well as liaison with relevant stakeholders.
Intervention / project development and/or service delivery
- Development and/or service delivery of various interventions / projects as required e.g. substance abuse program, concessions, SJS, community, etc.
- Psycho-education Interventions Development and presentation of pro-active workshops and psycho-educative interventions.
Psychometric Assessments
- Conduct psychometric assessment and offer feedback at SCD/Thuso when required.
- Assist with selection procedures (assessments, report compilation, panel interviews, etc.) when required.
Support
- Offer support to SCD and Thuso staff members, projects and portfolios as requested.
Professional development
- Adhere to the HPCSA required continued professional development regulations.
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Master’s degree in clinical or counselling psychology (NQF 9).
- Active and valid registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist is essential.
- One (1) year proven experience in psychotherapy and counselling is essential.
- One (1) year experience in various trauma interventions and approaches.
- One (1) year experience in the coordination of a peer mentoring (lay counselling) or similar programme is desirable.
- One (1) year experience in development and presentation pf psycho-education interventions.
- One (1) year experience in psychometric evaluations and feedback is desirable.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Computer Literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Knowledgeable in use of social media and online/cloud platforms
- Knowledge about psychological development, requirements and interventions in young adults or students
- Appropriate knowledge in psychology, trauma/crisis intervention and other therapeutic techniques
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Have the ability in making, communicating and recording professional decisions.
- Have good administration and report writing skills.
- Be proficient in telephonic, online and in-person communication.
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Marelize Van Der Merwe (018 299 2897)
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Yvette Lamprecht (018 285 2104)
CLOSING DATE: 18 February 2022
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: ASAP
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
