Internship Counselling Psychologist - 2027 (Rhodes University Student Counselling Centre) at Rhodes University

• The Division of Student Services and Development invites suitably qualified candidates to join their team. 

Responsibilities

The Intern psychologist will be responsible for providing comprehensive counselling and psychological support to students.

The successful candidate will participate in the following psychological services offered at the Counselling Centre

• Psychotherapy - of students which may include Individual psychotherapy mostly on a short-term basis
• Couple therapy
• Group therapy, particularly in response to specific needs of students.
• Family interventions: in support of students
• HIV pre- and post-test counselling for students and staff
• Crisis intervention (As part of a team, this individual would be expected to be available to assist at certain times).
• ASSESSMENT of primarily students, which may include:  
• Psychological assessment
• Career assessments

PSYCHO-EDUCATION:

• Under the guidance of senior psychologists in the Centre:
• Development and facilitation of training courses for staff and students on campus (under the guidance of a Senior Psychologist)
• Development and distribution of information materials
• Promotion of health and well-being of students

Minimum Requirements

• For the Intern Psychologist position the job incumbent must currently be studying in their first year of a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology at an accredited university. 
• Registration as a Student Psychologist with HPCSA

Required competencies

• Sound understanding and knowledge of adolescent/early adulthood development
• Genuine interest in working with students
• Strong evidence based counselling and psychotherapeutic skills
• Ethical and professional orientation at all times
• Sound administrative and organisational skills, able to manage their time efficiently
• Sound Computer literacy: able to work with a word processor, spreadsheets, use the internet
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to develop a quick rapport with individuals and be perceived as trustworthy
• Sound communication (verbal and written) skills in English. An ability to speak isiXhosa would be an advantage
• High level of self-awareness, is committed to own development
• Able to gain the trust of others, able to keep confidences
• Able to work independently as well as a member of a team