Sessional Registered Counsellor (80 Hours) at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• Grade 12 and a Bachelor’s degree or Honours degree in Psychology from an accredited institution. Applicants must hold current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Registered Counsellor.
• Computer literacy and presentation skills are required. Applicants must demonstrate competencies in brief interventions, counselling, trauma debriefing, group facilitation, risk assessment, report writing, networking, stress management, adaptability, and problem-solving.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment is essential.

Duties :

• Provision of mental health services to ensure that there is sufficient capacity for mental health screening, referral, and care in A REGIONAL HOSPITAL which will strengthen the mental health services.
• Building capacity for users (service users and their families) to provide appropriate self-help and peer led services, such as support groups. Promote mental health and prevention interventions in keeping with the national and provincial priorities. Conduct routine screening for mental illnesses across the developmental lifespan (child-to-adulthood).
• The management of non-complex mental health conditions through the provision of brief interventions, supportive counselling, debriefing, individual and group counselling.
• Adhere to the HPCSA standards and the Departmental policies. Provide support, guidance, and mentoring to Registered Counsellors. Coordinate and allocate duties to Registered Counsellors.
• Facilitate mental health support groups. Attend meetings and training that have been approved by the head of unit. Comply with the Performance Management and Development system. Report directly to a Clinical Psychologist.

Closing Date : 30-10-2026