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Requirements

Experience

Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Psychologist in respect of RSA qualified employees.

One-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Psychologist in respect of foreign qualified employees of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.

Grade 2: Minimum of 8 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Psychologist in respect of RSA qualified employees.

Minimum of 9 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Psychologist in respect of foreign qualified employees of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.

Grade 3: Minimum of 16 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Psychologist in respect of RSA qualified employees.

Minimum of 17 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Psychologist in respect of foreign qualified employees of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.

Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence.

Willingness to travel in the sub-district.

Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS 209 Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Strong therapeutic skills.

Proven presentation skills.

Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team approach.

Duties

Deliver a comprehensive clinical psychology service to various clinics in the Langeberg Sub District with regard to assessment, diagnosing and treatment (with children, adolescents and adults).

Apply knowledge of intervention skills such as behaviour modification, psychodynamic therapies, family therapy, CBT, group therapy, etc. in a primary health care setting.

Provide mentor supervision and training of HAST counsellors.

Conduct training and workshops on mental health aspects.

Develop and implement projects that focus on awareness and promotion of mental health in the community.

Understand and uphold the principles and ethics of a Therapeutic Milieu.

How to apply

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Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply.

Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview.

This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status). “The pool of applications will be considered for vacancies within Langeberg Sub-district, for a period of three months from the date of the advert, provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.”