Clinical/ Counselling Psychologist (Post Level 8) (Job ID: 6592) - (2271) at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

• Act in accordance with the scope of practice and ethical guidelines as set out by the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
• Provide individual psychotherapy, group counselling, career counselling and academic support. 
• Participate in the crisis intervention programme.
• Create and present developmental workshops and programmes for students.
• Liaise with university departments, management or other healthcare professionals.
• Perform non-direct service activities (e.g. maintenance of client records, case management, research and office administration).
• Market the Student Counselling & Development services.

Conduct research 

• Participate in continuous Professional Development and Training.
• Liaise with external stakeholders.
• Participate in Key Strategic Areas within Student Affairs, Sports, Arts and Culture.

Inherent requirements:

• A Master's degree in Counselling/Clinical Psychology on NQF Level 9.
• Active registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in the category Counselling/Clinical Psychology (attach proof).
• Minimum one (1) years' experience working therapeutically with students in Higher Education, or in working therapeutically with young adults, and an involvement in student/young adults' life activities or initiatives. 

Recommendations:

• Two (2) years' relevant experience within a counselling setting in a higher education environment.
• Proven experience in providing career counselling to young adults. 
• Proven experience in providing trauma counselling to young adults. 
• Sesotho and/ or Zulu speaking.

Competencies
Required 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 lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others. 
• The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.

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.

Closing date:
15 September 2026