Psychologist at Vaal University of Technology

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Key performance areas include but are not limited to:

• Render therapy/counselling to students (individual and groups)
• Provide career guidance and counselling to students and external clients
• Present life skills workshops and organise awareness campaigns on mental health issues
• Administer, evaluate and interpret psychological tests
• Train and supervise peer helpers
• Travel to various sites of delivery/ satellite campuses to render services
• Coordinate the psychometric profiling of first year students
• Design, develop and implement programs in the following areas: Residence counselling, community programs, crisis/trauma counselling, substance abuse, life skills programs and peer educators’ programs
• Undertake research and do needs analysis to inform program development.

APPLICATION CRITERIA:
Qualification and Experience:

• At least a Master’s degree in Educational/Counselling/Clinical Psychology
• Registration with HPCSA as a Psychologist is a prerequisite
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Psychology
• Experience in Higher Education environment would be an added advantage

Skills:

• Written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical, problem solving and negotiation skills
• Ability to plan, organise and manage projects
• Ability to work with staff and students from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to work under pressure and over weekends as and when required
• Ability to work independently
• Administrative skills