Senior Psychologist - V000262

Listing reference: nwu_000743
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 26 May 2022
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Vanderbijlpark
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS) DIVISION: STUDENT LIFE DEPARTMENT: STUDENT COUNSELLING AND DEVELOPMENT POSITION NUMBER: V000262 VACANCY: SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST PEROMNES GRADE: 07 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT WITH BENEFITS
Job description

The Purpose of the position is to render psychological support to students

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.      Coordinating Therapeutic Services
Coordination of psychotherapeutic systems like walk-in clients, counselling, and psychotherapy.
Conduct counselling and psychotherapy with students from the Vanderbijlpark Campus and UODL
Development of different protocols for therapeutic systems.
 
2.      Crisis Intervention
Render crisis intervention and short-term trauma intervention to Vanderbijlpark Campus and UODL students.
 
3.      Liaison and Service Delivery
Liaise with various divisions on campus in professional service delivery, e.g., Disciplinary Office, Substance Abuse Programme, Concessions Panel, etc.
 
4.      Student Development
Development and presentation of pro-active workshops.
 
5.      Psychometric Assessments and Selections
Conduct psychometric assessments and offer feedback at SCD when required.
Assist with selection procedures for various courses (psychometrics, panel interviews, etc.) when required.
 
6.      Training and Support
Participate in coordination of Student Counselling and Development training, development and support services across the various campuses of NWU.


Minimum requirements

·         Master’s degree in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (NQF9) (Essential)
·         Registration as a Psychologist at HPCSA (Essential)
·         5 years’ post internship experience of Psychotherapy and Psychometrics (Essential)
·         3 years’ experience in crisis interventions (Essential)
 
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
·         Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
·         Knowledge of peer–counsellor systems and training of Peer Helpers
·         Appropriate knowledge in psychology, crisis intervention and other therapeutic techniques
·         Experience in supervision and training of Registered Intern Psychologists
 
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
·         Good problem-solving skills
·         Ability to make professional decisions and negotiate with others
·         Good training skills
·         Good administration and reporting skills

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: Sean McCallaghan on email: Sean.McCallaghan@nwu.ac.za  Tel: (016) 910 3229
Closing Date: 25 May 2022
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 July 2022
 
 
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.

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