Psychologist (P000914)
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To render psychological support to students of NWU on the Potchefstroom Campus.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Therapeutic Service Delivery (Counselling and Psychotherapy)
- Provide counselling and psychotherapy services to Potchefstroom Campus and UDL students on an individual and group basis, including online and in-person.
- Work in cooperation and liaison with various multi-stakeholder professional service providers on campus.
Psycho-education Interventions
- Development and presentation of pro-active workshops, psycho-educative interventions, and group sessions.
Crisis-Intervention
- Render to Potchefstroom Campus and UDL students, crisis intervention and short-term trauma intervention during and after office hours, according to a set schedule.
SCD Support and Interventions
- Development and/or service delivery of various interventions/projects as required.
- Offer support to SCD and Thuso staff members in respect of projects and portfolios, as requested.
Concession Support
- Assist with the concession procedures (assessments, report compilation, panel interviews, etc.), as required.
Professional Development
- Adherence to the HPCSA requires continued professional development regulations.
Minimum requirements
- A Master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Psychology.
- Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), as a Psychologist.
- A minimum of (two) 2 years’ experience in psychotherapy and counselling.
- A minimum of (two) 2 years’ experience in various trauma/crisis interventions and approaches.
- A minimum of (one) 1 years’ experience in the development and presentation of psycho-education interventions and group sessions.
ADDED ADVANTAGES:
- Membership with the Southern African Association for Counselling and Development in Higher Education (SAACDHE).
- Experience in psychometric evaluations and feedback.
- Experience in concession support and procedures.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Computer Literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
- Knowledgeable in the use of social media and online/cloud platforms.
- Knowledge about psychological development, requirements and interventions in young adults or students
- Appropriate knowledge of psychology, trauma/crisis intervention and other therapeutic techniques.
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
- Have the ability to make, communicate, and record professional decisions.
- Have good administration and report-writing skills.
- Proficient in telephonic, online and in-person communication.
- Have the ability to function in a high-pressure environment.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Marelize van der Merwe on 018 299 2894
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mpho Langa on 018 299 2170
CLOSING DATE: 08 August 2025
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
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.
