Psychologist M000897 (Re-Advertisement)
Listing reference: nwu_001719
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 20 November 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Counselling
Location: Mafikeng - Capital City
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 (MAHIKENG CAMPUS)
DIVISION: STUDENT LIFE
DEPARTMENT: STUDENT COUNSELLING AND DEVELOPMENT
VACANCY: PSYCHOLOGIST
POSITION NUMBER: M000897
PEROMNES: P8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
NOTE: THOSE WHO HAVE PREVIOUSLY APPLIED NEED NOT TO RE-APPLY AS THE UNIVERSITY HAS YOUR APPLICATION.
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Rendering psychological support to students.
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Therapeutic Service Delivery (Counselling and Psychotherapy)
- Conduct counseling and psychotherapy with the Mahikeng campus students on individual and group basis including online and in-person.
- Cooperation and liaison with various multi-professional service providers on campus.
Crisis-Intervention
- Render crisis intervention and short-term trauma intervention during and after office hours, according to a set schedule to Mahikeng Campus students.
Peer Helper Program
- Coordinate residential peer-helpers within peer-helper program.
- Coordination includes selection, training, development, supervision, and oversight of the peer helpers, as well as liaison with relevant stakeholders.
Intervention/project development and/or service
- Development and / or service delivery of various interventions / projects as required e.g., substance abuse program, concessions, SJS, community, etc.
Psycho-Education Interventions
- Development and presentation of pro-active workshops and psycho-educative interventions.
Psychometric Assessments
- Conduct online psychometric assessment and offer feedback at SCD when required.
- Assist with selection procedures (assessments, report compilation, panel interviews, etc.) when required.
Support
- Offer support to SCD staff members, projects and portfolios as requested.
Professional Development
- Adhere to HPCSA required continued professional development regulations.
Minimum requirements
- A Master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology.
- Active and valid registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), as a Clinical or Counseling Psychologist.
- A minimum of one (1) year proven experience in Psychotherapy and Counseling as Primary Therapist including supervised internship.
- A minimum of one (1) year work experience in various trauma interventions and approaches as active participant in trauma and crisis intervention using different modalities.
- A minimum of one (1) year content developer and/or presenter experience in development and presentation of psycho-education interventions.
ADDED ADVANTAGE:
- A minimum of one (1) year participant or coordinator experience in the coordination of a Peer Mentoring (Lay Counsellor) or similar programme.
- A minimum of one (1) year work experience in Psychometric evaluations and feedback, trained in various psychometric assessments, report writing and interpretation of results.
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.
- Be 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 REGADING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mrs. Lerato Wana, Tel No: 018 389-2860
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Hawa Joosub, Tel No: 018 389-9015
CLOSING DATE: 20 November 2023
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications may only 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 the Employment Equity Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
