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Post: Clinical Psychologist (Grade 1-3) Mental Health (12 Months Contract)
A Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology. Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Psychologist. Registration with HPCSA as a Clinical Psychologist and proof of current registration.
Grade 1: (No experience required after registration with HPCSA as a Psychologist in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed community service in the relevant profession as required in South Africa),
Grade 2. A minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience required after registration with HPCSA as a Psychologist in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed community service in relevant profession as required in South Africa),
Grade 3: A minimum of 16 years relevant experience required after registration with HPCSA as a Psychologist in respect of RSA qualified employees. Ability to speak local indigenous languages will be an added advantage.
Duties :
Offering therapy and treatment for difficulties relating to mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, addiction, social and interpersonal problems, trauma and a variety of behavioural problems and psychopathological conditions. Assessing patient needs and conditions, abilities or behaviour using a variety of methods, including psychometric tests, interviews and direct observation of behaviour. Working as a part of the multidisciplinary team alongside doctors, nurses, social workers, psychiatrists, occupational therapists and others.
Designing, implementing and monitoring appropriate treatment programs, including individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy and other forms of treatment. Initiating and developing other forms of service delivery such as awareness campaigns. Initiating and carrying out applied research, adding to the evidence base of practice in a variety of healthcare settings.
Contribute to the department’s planning, monitoring and evaluation of service delivery.
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