• Reference Number : refs/020647
• Directorate : MENTAL HEALTH
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : Grade1: R827 211, Grade2: R961 806.00, Gr3: R1 113 600.00
• Enquiries : Clinical Manager: Mental Health (016) 950 6082

Requirements :

• Master’s degree in clinical psychology. Current registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Psychologist Independent Practice. Grade 1: Must have completed an internship and community service at an accredited facility. For foreign qualified applicants, whom it is not required to perform community service as required in South Africa, applicants must have at least one (1) year experience after registration as a Clinical Psychologist. Experience in community psychiatry will be an added advantage. Grade 2: Five (5) years actual service and recognisable experience as a Clinical Psychologist. Grade 3: Eight (8) years actual service and recognisable experience as a clinical psychologist. A valid driver’s license and basic computer literacy will be an added advantage. Knowledge of legislation applicable to mental health and clinical psychology e.g., Health Professions Act, 56 of 1974, Children's Act 38 of 2005, Mental Health Care Act, 17 of 2002, and National Health Act, 61 of 2003. Having experience in community psychiatry will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Ensure effective and efficient management of all patients referred including, Adults and children for Clinical Psychology Services. Provide individual, couple, and family psychotherapy as well as containment and trauma debriefing where indicated. Conduct group sessions as the need arises. Perform psychological and/or psychometric assessments for diagnostic and case management purposes. Compile comprehensive reports and provide assessment feedback to all stakeholders including, but not limited to, patients, guardians and multidisciplinary team members (MDT). It is expected that psychological services be rendered to different clinics as allocated. Adhere to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) requirements as stipulated by the HPCSA, execute administrative tasks, participate in mental health awareness campaigns, offer in-service training to MDT and other stakeholders, promote mental health and clinical psychology services. Adhere to the Ethical Code of Conduct as upheld by the Professional Board for Psychology in South Africa

Notes :

• Applications can be dropped of at 2nd Floor HR- Johan Heyns , Vanderbijlpark. Applications must be uploaded online at www.gautengonline.gov.za or http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.zaNo emails/hand delivered applications will be considered. 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 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.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Sedibeng District Health

Closing Date : 07-06-2024

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.