Senior Psychologist - V000262 at North West University

Job description
The Purpose of the position is to render psychological support to students

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinating Therapeutic Services

• Coordination of psychotherapeutic systems like walk-in clients, counselling, and psychotherapy.
• Conduct counselling and psychotherapy with students from the Vanderbijlpark Campus and UODL
• Development of different protocols for therapeutic systems.

Crisis Intervention

• Render crisis intervention and short-term trauma intervention to Vanderbijlpark Campus and UODL students.

Liaison and Service Delivery

• Liaise with various divisions on campus in professional service delivery, e.g., Disciplinary Office, Substance Abuse Programme, Concessions Panel, etc.

Student Development

• Development and presentation of pro-active workshops.

Psychometric Assessments and Selections

• Conduct psychometric assessments and offer feedback at SCD when required.
• Assist with selection procedures for various courses (psychometrics, panel interviews, etc.) when required.

Training and Support

• Participate in coordination of Student Counselling and Development training, development and support services across the various campuses of NWU.

Minimum requirements

• Master’s degree in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (NQF9) (Essential)
• Registration as a Psychologist at HPCSA (Essential)
• 5 years’ post internship experience of Psychotherapy and Psychometrics (Essential)
• 3 years’ experience in crisis interventions (Essential)

 KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of peer–counsellor systems and training of Peer Helpers
• Appropriate knowledge in psychology, crisis intervention and other therapeutic techniques
• Experience in supervision and training of Registered Intern Psychologists

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Good problem-solving skills
• Ability to make professional decisions and negotiate with others
• Good training skills
• Good administration and reporting skills

Closing Date: 25th, May 2022