Clinical Psychologist Grade 1: Mental Health & Substance Abuse - Rob Ferreira Hospital (Ehlanzeni District) at Mpumalanga Department of Health

Requirements

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology. Current registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HCPSA) as a Clinical Psychologist (2026). Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Clinical Psychologist (Independent Practice).  Minimum of one 1-year relevant experience after registration with a recognized Foreign Professions and / or the HPCSA as a Clinical Psychologist for foreign qualified employees.
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: Sound clinical knowledge regarding Clinical Psychology diagnostic assessment and treatment procedures.  Knowledge and the ability to administer and interpret psychological tests. Ability to function in a multi-disciplinary team.  Excellent Communication and interpersonal relationship skills. Quality Assurance and Improvement. Problem solving skills. Competency in psychological assessment and report writing within the context of forensic Mental Health Care services. Ability to develop and implement psychological rehabilitation programmes. Teaching and training ability. Administration skills. Knowledge of all applicable legislation pertaining to Mental Health Care and forensic Mental Health. Computer Literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.  Valid Driver’s licence.   

Duties

• Development and implementation of Clinical Psychology services within the district. Provision of effective psycho-diagnostic and psycho-therapeutic services to both general and forensic mental health services. Perform all the statutory functions applicable to the relevant function, compile court reports and attend to court enquiries and the other task emanating from the courts. Develop and render psychotherapeutic programmes for acute and sub-acute MHCUs.  Attend to relevant administrative matters.  
• Provide teaching and training to Junior Clinical Psychologists and other clinical staff and participate in district outreach programmes. Undertake mental health research when required. Actively involved in the management of state patients that are on LOA and conditional discharge.  Ability to conduct individual, group, family psychotherapy and forensic observation. Maintain accurate records and statistics.  Offer outreach services to outlying institutions within the district.