Psychologist Grade 1 to 3

Overview

Clinical psychologist positions at grades 1 to 3 in the Witzenberg sub-district, requiring HPCSA registration, with salaries ranging from R907,617 to R1,221,843 per annum.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Psychologist.
• Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Psychologist.
• Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Psychologist in respect of RSA-qualified employees.
• One-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Psychologist in respect of foreign-qualified employees of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
• Grade 2: Minimum of 8 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Psychologist in respect of RSA-qualified employees.
• Minimum of 9 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Psychologist in respect of foreign qualified employees of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
• Grade 3: Minimum of 16 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Psychologist in respect of RSA-qualified employees.
• Minimum of 17 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Psychologist in respect of foreign-qualified employees of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence.
• Willingness to travel in the Sub-district.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Strong therapeutic skills.
• Proven presentation skills.
• Experience working in a multi- disciplinary team approach.
• Supervisory experience.

Duties

• Deliver a comprehensive clinical psychology service to various clinics in the Langeberg Sub District with regard to assessment, diagnosis and treatment (with children, adolescents and adults).
• Apply knowledge of intervention skills such as behaviour modification, psychodynamic therapies, family therapy, CBT, group therapy, etc. in a primary health care setting.
• Provide mentor supervision and training of registered counsellors and Psychiatric Nurses.
• Conduct training and workshops on mental health aspects.
• Develop and implement projects that focus on awareness and promotion of mental health in the community.
• Understand and uphold the principles and ethics of a Therapeutic Milieu.

How to apply

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries: Dr M Crous, Clinical Manager (Medical)Tel No: (023) 316-9600

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status). It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. OTHER POSTS