Chief Officer: Counselling/Clinical Psychologist (Post Level 8) Job ID: 5903 at University of the Free State

Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. 

• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter. 
• Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
• A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable).
• Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).

Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide psychotherapy and counselling with regard to personal, social, emotional and career development.
• Identify, diagnose, and treat serious psychological problems and refer to other professionals when the need arises.
• Liaise with Student Counselling and Development, management, student affairs, faculties, academic departments, support services and student representatives.
• Conduct psychometric assessments & provide career counselling.
• Perform psychological screening and first-level interventions aimed at enhancing student functioning.
• Design and present developmental workshops for students.
• Market the service.
• Manage/ Oversee office management and administration.
• Participate in the Division of Student Affairs goals and objectives.

Inherent requirements:

• Master’s degree on NQF Level 9 in counselling/clinical psychology.
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in the category of Counselling/Clinical Psychology.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience in working with students in Higher Education, or in working with young adults, and an involvement in student/ young adults’ life activities or initiatives.

Recommendations:

• Sesotho and/or Zulu speaking.