Psychologist Grade 1 to 3
Healthcare, Government, Public Service
Minimum Requirements
- Valid driver’s license (Code B/EB). Willingness to work at all facilities in the Sub-Structure.
- Grade 3: A minimum of 16 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Psychologist in respect of RSA qualified employees.
- A 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.
- Grade 2: A 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 1: None after registration as with the HPCSA as a Psychologist in respect of RSA qualified employees.
- 1 Year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Psychologist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
- Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Psychologist in Clinical Psychology.
- Excellent clinical assessment and management procedures. Excellent clinical skills in terms of consultation. Good professional attitude. Communication skills. Computer literate.
Responsibilities
- Developing psychological and counselling services at PHC level with particular emphasis on the provision of clinical services at designated CHCs and CDCs.
- Interventions include evidence-based short-term and longer-term psychotherapies, support and containment work, and telehealth services, as well as liaising with relevant service providers and stakeholders in making appropriate referrals for the management of patients.
- Developing and facilitating referral pathways.
- Service development includes capacity building by way of clinical supervision, mentorship and training of psychologists, interns, students, and staff at district facilities.
- The championing of mental health within the DOH and the development of intersectoral partnerships with various health department role-players as well as NPOs.
- Performing administrative tasks related to clinical work as well as data collection and line-management.
- Adhere to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) requirements as stipulated by the HPCSA
