Psychologist at Faircape Group

Job Description

Faircape Health | In-Patient Sub-Acute Rehabilitation Facility

• Faircape Health, a division of the Faircape Group, operates a portfolio of luxury lifestyle retirement villages and world-class healthcare centres across the Western Cape. Our in-patient sub-acute rehabilitation facilities provide integrated, patient-centred care for individuals recovering from complex medical conditions, supported by highly experienced multidisciplinary teams.
• We are seeking a registered Psychologist to join an established private practice as an Associate, based within one of our in-patient sub-acute rehabilitation healthcare facilities, Tokai Estate. This role is ideal for a psychologist who enjoys working within a collaborative medical environment and is passionate about supporting patients through recovery, adjustment, and rehabilitation.
• The position is part-time (10–15 hours per week), with flexibility in how these hours are structured and scheduled.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment, diagnosis, formulation, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions for in-patients with medical healthcare conditions
• Deliver individual and family psychotherapy, as well as psychoeducation, tailored to patients’ clinical and rehabilitation needs
• Work closely within a multidisciplinary team, actively participating in MDT meetings to support holistic patient care
• Consult and collaborate with medical, nursing, therapy, and allied healthcare professionals
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including progress notes, discharge summaries, and reports
• Manage administrative responsibilities efficiently, including billing and compliance with relevant healthcare and practice systems

Minimum Requirements

• Current, valid registration with the HPCSA as a Psychologist
• Registration category must be Clinical Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist, or Neuropsychologist

Preferred Experience:

• 2–5 years’ experience working as an independent or associate practitioner
• Experience working within healthcare or medical settings

Experience working with patients presenting with a broad range of medical pathologies, including:

• Cardiac
• Orthopaedic
• Palliative care
• Oncology
• Working knowledge of EDI billing systems, particularly Healthbridge Clinical
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, patient-centred approach

Skills and Attributes: 

• Compassionate, patient-centred approach with strong clinical judgement
• Sound assessment, formulation, and therapeutic intervention skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and clinicians
• Professional, ethical, and confidential practice aligned to HPCSA standards
• Well-organised, able to manage clinical and administrative responsibilities efficiently
• Comfortable working independently within a structured healthcare environment

Specific Requirements

• Clear health, criminal, and credit record.
• Two written references.