Psychologist P000914
Listing reference: nwu_002332
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 2 February 2024
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY: (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
DIVISION: NWU EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: STUDENT LIFE
DEPARTMENT: STUDENT COUNSELLING AND DEVELOPMENT
POSITION NUMBER: P000914
POSITION NAME: PSYCHOLOGIST
PEROMNES GRADE: P8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To render psychological support to students of the NWU on the Potchefstroom Campus.
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Therapeutic Service Delivery (Counselling and Psychotherapy)
Provide counselling and psychotherapy services to Potchefstroom Campus and UODL students on an individual and group basis, including online and in-person.
Work in cooperation and in liaison with various multi-stakeholder professional service providers on campus.
2. Crisis-Intervention
Render to Potchefstroom Campus and UODL students, crisis intervention and short-term trauma intervention during and after office hours, according to a set schedule.
3. Intervention / Project Development and/or Service Delivery / or office support
Development and/or service delivery of various interventions / projects as required, e.g., substance abuse programme, concessions, SJS, community, etc.
Offer support to SCD and Thuso staff members in respect of projects and portfolios, as requested.
4. Psycho-education Interventions
Development and presentation of pro-active workshops, psycho-educative interventions and group sessions.
5. Psychometric Assessments
Conduct psychometric assessment and offer feedback at SCD/Thuso, as required.
Assist with the selection procedures (assessments, report compilation, panel interviews, etc.), as required.
6. Professional Development
Adhere to the HPCSA required continued professional development regulations.
Minimum requirements
- A Master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ proven experience in psychotherapy and counselling as a primary therapist, including supervised internship.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in various trauma/crisis interventions and approaches as an active participant in trauma and crisis interventions using different modalities.
- A minimum of one (1) year experience in the development and presentation of psycho-education interventions and group sessions as a content developer and/or presenter.
- HPCSA Registration as a Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychologist.
ADDED ADVANTAGES:
- A minimum of one (1) year experience in psychometric evaluations and feedback, and training in various psychometric assessments, report writing and interpretation of results
- SAACDHE Membership.
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.
- Proficient in telephonic, online and in-person communication.
- Have the ability to function in a high-pressure environment.
- Corporate Intrapreneurship.
REMUNERATION
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: Mrs Marelize van der Merwe on 018 299 2894
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Moratuwa Motsemme on 018 299 4958
CLOSING DATE: 02 February 2024
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: TBC
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.
