Psychologist (SCD - Vaal): Re-advertised
Listing reference: nwu_001954
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 22 August 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Office Support
Location: Vanderbijlpark
Contract: Temporary
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: STUDENT LIFE
VACANCY: PSYCHOLOGIST
PEROMNES LEVEL: 8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: 3 MONTHS TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Rendering psychological services to prospective and current students to ensure optimal psycho-social support and development in a temporary capacity.
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinating and Provision of Therapeutic Services as an Educational or Counselling Psychologist.
- Crisis Intervention
- Student Development
- Student Academic and Course Development
- Support for Students with Disabilities
- Professional Administration
- Community Engagement Research and Liaison
- Stakeholder Liaison
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Master’s Degree in Educational or Counselling Psychology.
- Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as an Educational or Counselling Psychologist.
EXPRIENCE:
- Two years’ demonstrable experience in rendering psychotherapy.
- Two years’ demonstrable experience in rendering crisis intervention.
- Two years’ demonstrable experience in development and implementation of psycho-educative interventions.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Computer Literacy in various MS platforms including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook and other relevant software.
- Knowledge of telephonic crisis intervention.
- Knowledgeable in use of social media and online/cloud platforms.
- Knowledge in peer–counsellor systems and training of Peer Helpers.
- Knowledge in current psychological theory, practice, 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 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: Dr Maria Ramaahlo on 016 910 3195
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Karabelo.Motsepe@nwu.ac.za
CLOSING DATE: 7th August 2023
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 1st September 2023 (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.
