Senior Psychologist (P000913)
Listing reference: nwu_001833
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 14 July 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Psychology
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: STUDENT LIFE
DEPARTMENT: STUDENT COUNSELLING AND DEVELOPMENT
POSITION NUMBER: P000913
VACANCY: SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST
PEROMNES GRADE: P7
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION.
To render psychological support to students on the Potchefstroom Campus.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Coordinate Therapeutic Interventions
- Coordination of therapeutic interventions of counselling staff members.
- Coordination of counselling: emotional support services by Psychology Master's Degree students.
- Development or revision of protocols for therapeutic systems.
- Rendering of therapeutic interventions to students (online-, in-person, psychotherapeutic- and psycho-educative, individual- and/or in a group format).
2. Coordinate Crisis Interventions
- Training Junior Psychologists/Counsellors on crisis intervention.
- Attend to crises during office hours, and attend to crises after offices hours, and oversight of crises interventions conducted by Thuso personnel, on a rotational basis.
- Training of HCs, SRCs, Peer Helpers, Residence House Parents, training to external members that form part of the emergency procedures off-campus (ER24, SAPS).
- Regular revision and improvement of the inter- and intra-campus crisis intervention protocols.
3. Supervision and Training
- Supervision of Psychologists and or Psychologists-in-training when required by relevant individuals.
- Liaise and coordinate practical training opportunities of Psychology Masters' degree students at Thuso.
- Supervision of Psychology Master’s degree students (Counselling and/or Industrial; Master’s and/or Internship level; Individual and/or in Group format).
- Counselling psychology internship development, application and coordination.
4. Liaison and Service Delivery
- Liaise with various divisions on campus and coordinate professional service delivery, e.g., SAPS: student offender liaison, SJS: disciplinary office.
- Psycho-educative topic identification.
- Inter- and intra-Faculty referrals and service delivery.
5. Concessions Panel / Chair
- Active participation in panel discussions and contributions to the decision-making pertaining to the concession of students.
- In collaboration with the DRU Coordinator (and Faculty Advisor), assist with temporary applications.
- Chairing of Concession Panel discussions, when required.
6. Professional Administration
- Consecutive upkeep of statistics and additional record-keeping methods.
- Completion of process notes and completion of reports as per HPCSA guidelines.
- Assuring daily completion of administrative tasks.
7. Professional Development
- Adhere to the HPCSA required continued professional development regulations.
Minimum requirements
- A Master’s degree in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (NQF Level 9).
- Valid registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist.
- A minimum of five (5) years’ proven experience in Psychotherapy and Counselling, as a Primary Therapist.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in various trauma interventions and approaches.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the coordination and supervision of psychotherapeutic services.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the development and presentation of psycho-educative interventions including group work.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in concessions-related applications and evaluations.
ADDED ADVANTAGES:
- A PhD in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (NQF Level 10).
- Membership with the Southern African Association for Counselling and Development in Higher Education (SAACDHE) Membership.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Knowledge of psychological development, requirements and interventions in young adults or students.
- Appropriate knowledge of psychology, trauma/crisis intervention and other therapeutic techniques.
- Experience in supervision and training of Intern Psychologists.
- Knowledgeable of concessions processes and applications.
- Knowledgeable in the use of social media and online/cloud platforms.
- Computer Literacy in Microsoft package (Office, Teams, One-drive, etc.).
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Ability in making, communicating, and recording professional decisions.
- Ability to function within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Good administration and report-writing skills.
- Proficient in telephonic, online and in-person communication.
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: Marelize van der Merwe on 018 299 2894
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: MacTyron van Wyk on 018 299 4977
CLOSING DATE: 14 July 2023
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 September 2023
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.
