SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST Re-advert
Listing reference: nwu_001770
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 9 June 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Vanderbijlpark
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: STUDENT LIFE
POSITION NUMBER: V000262
VACANCY: SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST
PEROMNES GRADE: P7
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT WITH BENEFITS
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Rendering psychological services to prospective and current students to ensure optimal psycho-social support and development.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Coordinating and Provision of Therapeutic Services
· Crisis Intervention
· Student Development
· Career Counselling and Psychometric Assessments and Feedback
· Student Academic and Course Development
· Support for Students with Disabilities
· Supervision and Training
· Professional Administration
· Community Engagement Research and Liaison
· Ad-hoc Acting Management SCD
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
· Master’s degree in Clinical or Counselling Psychology.
· Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist
· Membership with the Southern African Association for Counselling and Development in Higher Education SAACDHE and/or Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA) (Desirable).
· Five years’ experience in rendering psychotherapy.
· Three years’ experience in rendering psychometric assessment, feedback and report writing.
· Three years’ experience in rendering crisis intervention.
· Three years’ experience in development and implementation of psycho-educative interventions.
· One year experience in facilitating concession support (Desirable)
· Two years’ experience in supervision of postgraduate students in Psychology (Desirable).
· Two years’ experience in conducting research, research projects and data analysis (Desirable).
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Computer Literacy in various MS platforms including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook and other relevant software.
· Knowledgeable in use of social media and online/cloud platforms.
· Knowledge in career counselling methodology and appropriate use of psychometric assessments.
· Knowledge in peer–counsellor systems and training of Peer Helpers.
· Knowledge in current psychological theory and practice, supervision, and crisis intervention.
· Knowledge in development and coordination of training interventions.
· Knowledge in current research methodology and research project development.
· Knowledge of the requirements associated with operating within a counselling service environment.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Good problem-solving skills and ability to use independent judgment to manage and impart confidential information.
· Ability to make professional decisions and work with others.
· Good training skills.
· Able to critically reflect on all aspects of own contribution to the role and a commitment to continuous improvement and creative ways of working within a multidisciplinary team.
· Good administration and reporting skills, including report writing.
· Ability to work within strict ethical guidelines as prescribed by the HPCSA Board for Psychologists.
· Available to work flexibly and travel as appropriate to meet the needs of NWU.
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
Those who previously applied, may not re-apply
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Dr Maria Ramaahlo
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Karabelo.Motsepe@nwu.ac.za
CLOSING DATE: 09 June 2023
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 August 2023 (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.
