• Reference Number : refs/019451
• Directorate : Johannesburg Health District (Mental Health)
• Number of Posts : 2

• Package : R790 077.00 Per Annum
• Enquiries : Mr HN Talenyane :

Requirements :

• An appropriate recognized MA or MSc Degree in Clinical Psychology. Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Psychologist. Must have completed community services. Proof of current registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Psychologist- Independent Practice. Experience within a Psychiatry setting would be an advantage. Own transportation. Computer literacy. Good written and spoken English language skills.

Duties :

• Providing clinical psychology services within the scope of practice and within ethical guidelines. Conduct screening, participate in preventative programs such as awareness/ outreaches, clinical interview, assessment, diagnosis and intervention of children, adolescents and adults. Provision of individual and group psychotherapy. Providing clinical psychology services within a multidisciplinary team from a community focused framework. Liaising with multi-disciplinary team (MDT) members with regards to patient care. Performing administrative tasks and duties which includes record keeping, report writing, maintaining statistics and providing detailed progress reports to managers. Providing mentoring to and training of community service psychologists where necessary. Participation in and presentation of in-service training within the MDT. Participate in developing and delivering community focused clinical psychology service programs. Required Competencies: Ethical practice in line with relevant statutory frameworks. Interpersonal skills. Administrative skills. Sensitivity for a diverse environment. Applicable language and communication skills. Planning, organizing and prioritizing skills. Good judgement. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work independently. Flexibility and understanding with regard to the range of psychological interventions which may be required within the community clinic setting. Competency in the use of short- term psychotherapeutic interventions.

Notes :

• The fully completed and signed Z83 should be accompanied by a recent updated CV, copies of all qualifications and identity document do not need to be certified upon application, only shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies on the day of interview. Smart ID card must show both sides of the ID card. Applications should be emailed to jhbHealth.DistrictJobApplications@gauteng.gov.za. Please ensure that the reference number is quoted correctly. The recommended candidates will be subjected to positive results of the security clearance process (criminal records), the verification of educational qualifications certificates and medical screening. Incomplete applications or applications received after closing date will not be considered. PEAOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCORAGED TO APPLY. Employer: Johannesburg Health District.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Johannesburg Health District:

Closing Date : 20-12-2023

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.