• Reference Number : refs/021485
• Directorate : MENTHAL HEALTH
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : Gr1 - Gr 3 R675450 - R868 662 p.a. (as per OSD)
• Enquiries : Principal Clinical Psychologist. Tel no: 0718994347

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or Honours degree in Psychology from an accredited institution. Current registration with HPCSA, as a Registered Counsellor. A valid driver’s license. Computer literate with presentation skills. Grade 1 - Registration with HPCSA as a Counsellor or Psychometrist. Grade 2 – a minimum of 8 years appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Counsellor. Grade 3 – a minimum of 16 years appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA as Councillor. Brief intervention skills, counseling, trauma debriefing, group facilitation, presentation, risk assessment, report writing, networking, stress tolerance, adaptability, problem-solving skills and be able to work independently and within a team environment.

Duties :

• Provision of mental health services to ensure that there is sufficient capacity for mental health screening, referral, and care in the primary health care (PHC) clinics which will strengthen the community 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.

Notes :

• Applications must be submitted on a new Z83 form, fully completed, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. (Please refer to the left side of Z83 special notes for clarity), it must be initialled and signed. On the Z83 the Department where the position was advertised it should state the Department of Health. According to Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Circular 19 of 2022, applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications, service certificates and other relevant documents on application but must submit 151 a fully completed Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. The Curriculum Vitae should be recently updated to specify the following: All experience should be in chronological order indicating the position, institution and respective dates indicating the starting and ending period (DD/MM/YYYY). The information on the new Z83 must be in sync with the Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required/requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, service certificates, and other relevant documents on or before the interview, and candidates in possession of a foreign qualification will be required to furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) – Verification (Reference checks- Provide at least 3 of which one must be immediate supervisor, the Department shall reserve the right to conduct verification beyond names provided, where necessary. Failure to submit all the relevant information preceding the statement above will result in disqualifying the candidate. Identity verification, qualifications verification, criminal record checks, and employment verification. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. The Department reserves the right not to fill the post. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Sedibeng District Health

Closing Date : 13-09-2024

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.