• Reference Number : REFS/019600
• Directorate : Forensic Medical Services
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : Grade 1 R380.00 per hour (all-inclusive package). Grade 2 R442.00 per hour (all-inclusive package). Grade 3 R512.00 per hour (all-inclusive package).
• Enquiries : Ms. Josephine Mphushu (060) 572 2463

Requirements :

• The candidate must have a master’s degree in clinical psychology and current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in the appropriate category. Broad knowledge working in the Employee, Assistance Programme setting is required. In-depth knowledge of psychopathology and psychotherapy, managing complex trauma, severe Post Traumatic Stress illnesses is required. Experience with different forms of individual and group therapy is necessary. Experience and proficiency in psychometric assessment is very important. The candidate must be abreast of the Mental Health Care Act and other laws and policies pertaining to the field and have a sound knowledge of professional ethics. The candidate must be computer literate and in possession of a valid driver’s license.

Duties :

• The candidate will provide psychotherapy services within the Forensic Medical Services employees and their families. Duties will include: Assessing, diagnosing and intervening in employees dealing with workplace post-traumatic stress and life challenges. Applying evidence-based psychotherapy interventions to employees and family members with mental challenges. Referring employees to relevant professionals for further assessment and intervention; In addition, the candidate will conduct psychometric assessments to prospective Forensic Medical Services employees for selection and recruitment processes and employees as part of psychotherapy interventions. Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that employees receive appropriate psychosocial and psychotherapy services. To assist the employer to manage the risk that employees pose to themselves, families, communities and the organization due to work-related Post traumatic stress and their personal challenges. The candidate will participate in the organization internal multidisciplinary PILLIR committee.

Notes :

• Gauteng Forensic Medical Services is committed to the pursuit of diversity, redress and will promote representation in terms of race, disability and gender. Applications must consist of a fully completed and signed new Z83 form with a comprehensive CV containing contactable references. In compliance to DPSA Circular 19 of 2022 certifying documents / qualifications will only be requested from the shortlisted candidates before the interview process (Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents when applying). The relevant reference number must be quoted in the application form. In terms of the National Qualification Framework Amendment Act 2019 it is an offence for any person to falsely or fraudulently claim to hold a qualification. Any person found to be misrepresenting their qualifications, work experience or facts in their CV will be disqualified and reported to the appropriate authority. Please note that the interviews will also include a technical evaluation of computer and driving skills. The recommended candidates will be subjected Personnel suitability check (Medical Surveillance and Criminal Record). Applications must be delivered to: Forensic Medical Services 11 Diagonal Street 13 floor, reception, can be posted to: Forensic Medical Services P.O Box 7128 Johannesburg 2000. Due to technical problems with GPG vacancy website that the institution is consistently facing, applicants are encouraged to apply using hand delivery, or the postal address.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Forensic Medical Services (Head Office)

Closing Date : 24-01-2024

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.