Psychologist P000914

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

Location: Potchefstroom

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

Introduction

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) DIVISION: STUDENT LIFE DEPARTMENT: STUDENT COUNSELLING AND DEVELOPMENT POSITION NUMBER: P000914 POSITION: PSYCHOLOGIST PEROMNES GRADE: P8 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT TOTAL REMUNERATION: R617 181 PER ANNUM

Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

To render psychological support to students of the NWU on the Potchefstroom Campus.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 liaison with various multi-stakeholder professional service providers on campus.
• 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.
• 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.
• Psycho-education Interventions:
• Development and presentation of pro-active workshops, psycho-educative interventions, and group sessions.
• 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.
• Professional Development:
• Adherence to the HPCSA required continued professional development regulations.

Minimum Requirements

• A Masters degree (NQF level 9) in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology.
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), as a Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychologist.
• A minimum of 2 years experience in psychotherapy and counselling.
• A minimum of 2 years experience in various trauma / crisis interventions and approaches.
• A minimum of 1 year experience in the development and presentation of psycho-education interventions and group sessions.

Reccomendation / Added Advantage

• Membership with the Southern African Association for Counselling and Development in Higher Education (SAACDHE).
• Experience in psychometrics evaluations and feedback.

Key Functional/ Technical Competencies

• Computer Literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Knowledgeable in the use of social media and online/cloud platforms.
• Knowledge about psychological development, requirements and interventions in young adults or students.
• Appropriate knowledge of psychology, trauma/crisis intervention and other therapeutic techniques.

Behavioural Competencies

• Have the ability to make, communicate, and record 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.

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. Tel: 018 299 2894

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Zenyo Seboko, Tel: 018 299 4951

CLOSING DATE: 18 October 2024

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 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.