Psychologist (P000914) at North West University

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• To render psychological support to students of NWU on the Potchefstroom Campus.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Therapeutic Service Delivery (Counselling and Psychotherapy)
• Provide counselling and psychotherapy services to Potchefstroom Campus and UDL students on an individual and group basis, including online and in-person.
• Work in cooperation and liaison with various multi-stakeholder professional service providers on campus.

Psycho-education Interventions

• Development and presentation of pro-active workshops, psycho-educative interventions, and group sessions.

Crisis-Intervention

• Render to Potchefstroom Campus and UDL students, crisis intervention and short-term trauma intervention during and after office hours, according to a set schedule.

SCD Support and Interventions

• Development and/or service delivery of various interventions/projects as required.
• Offer support to SCD and Thuso staff members in respect of projects and portfolios, as requested.

Concession Support

• Assist with the concession procedures (assessments, report compilation, panel interviews, etc.), as required.

Professional Development

• Adherence to the HPCSA requires continued professional development regulations.

Minimum requirements

• A Master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Psychology.
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), as a Psychologist.
• A minimum of (two) 2 years’ experience in psychotherapy and counselling.
• A minimum of (two) 2 years’ experience in various trauma/crisis interventions and approaches.
• A minimum of (one) 1 years’ experience in the development and presentation of psycho-education interventions and group sessions.

ADDED ADVANTAGES:

• Membership with the Southern African Association for Counselling and Development in Higher Education (SAACDHE).
• Experience in psychometric evaluations and feedback.
• Experience in concession support and procedures.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Computer Literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Knowledgeable in the use of social media and online/cloud platforms.
• Knowledge about psychological development, requirements and interventions in young adults or students
• Appropriate knowledge of psychology, trauma/crisis intervention and other therapeutic techniques.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Have the ability to make, communicate, and record professional decisions.
• Have good administration and report-writing skills.
• Proficient in telephonic, online and in-person communication.
• Have the ability to function in a high-pressure environment.

CLOSING DATE: 8 August 2025