Chief Officer: Counselling/Clinical Psychologist-South Campus (Post level 8) at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide Psychotherapy and counselling with regards 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.
• Responsible for marketing of the service.
• Responsible for Office management and administration.
• Participate in the Division of Student Affairs goals and objectives.

 
Inherent Job Requirements:

• A Master’s degree in Counselling/Clinical Psychology. 
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in the category Counselling/Clinical Psychology.
• 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

Competencies

Key Competencies:
 Results Orientated: 

•  The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
•  The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
•  Strategic Thinking:
•  The ability to deal with several activities at a time. 
•  The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues. 
•  Business Acumen:
•  The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
•  Proficient in using MS Office.
•  Leading: 
•  The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.
•  The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
•  Building Coalitions:
•  The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others. 
•  The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.