South Africa Job Openings
University of the Western Cape
Psychologist
FULL TIME
August 28, 2024
Post Number
8033550
Faculty/Department
University of the Western Cape -> Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Student Development & Support -> Residential Services
Type of Position
Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location
Unibell residence - ZA (Primary)
Closing Date
22/9/2024
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The Division for Student Development and Support (SDS) plays a leading role in creating a holistically focused, enabling environment and provides excellent opportunities for students to develop to their full potential as active scholars and responsive citizens in South Africa.
Applications for the post of Psychologist, are invited from professionally trained and HPCSA board-registered dynamic individuals with student housing experience within a tertiary institution. The individual must demonstrate a rich, counseling background with young people (both on an individual basis and in groups) and must embody the pursuit of constant self-improvement and development as well as be invested in the growth, support and development of others. Applicants must have sound theoretical knowledge in the area and be comfortable with working in dynamic environments an across multiple modalities. They must be client-service orientated and passionate about supporting the organization’s strategic deliverables with regards to students and their co-curricular development, and mental health and wellness well-being.
The Successful Candidate will be Responsible for:
Applications for the post of Psychologist, are invited from professionally trained and HPCSA board-registered dynamic individuals with student housing experience within a tertiary institution. The individual must demonstrate a rich, counseling background with young people (both on an individual basis and in groups) and must embody the pursuit of constant self-improvement and development as well as be invested in the growth, support and development of others. Applicants must have sound theoretical knowledge in the area and be comfortable with working in dynamic environments an across multiple modalities. They must be client-service orientated and passionate about supporting the organization’s strategic deliverables with regards to students and their co-curricular development, and mental health and wellness well-being.
The Successful Candidate will be Responsible for:
- Provision of Individual and Support Group Facilitation and Counseling
- Response to mental health and wellness emergencies where admissions are required to ensure the safety and well-being of students (includes availability after hours)
- Design and Implement Initiatives that strengthen individual and community resilience, as part of a mental health and wellness team
- Submission of relevant reports in respect of KPA's
- Assessment and collaborating on a treatment/case management plan with clients in the interests of supporting them in order for them to complete their academic programme
- With the client’s permission (where the client is able to do so), collaborate with faculty, staff, and other professionals to provide the best care possible
- Ensure all services are completed according to relevant ethical and professional standards of care
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant policies of the Institution and ethical obligations within the scope and practice of the HPCSA’s registration prescripts
- Engagement with relevant legislation and partnering with all relevant key stakeholders in the best interests of securing the best possible outcome for the student in crisis
- Psychoeducation activities and the development of relevant resource materials
- Training of student leaders and frontline staff in containment and referral techniques
- Through research and analysis, staying abreast of the latest developments and ensuring that current strategic deliverables in the area is contextually relevant and submission of reports for the fore-mentioned (includes Comprehensive analysis of trends, treatment strategies, value-add activities, collaborations, impacting factors and recommendations for future considerations).
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- Professional Qualifications: MA (Counselling/Clinical Psychology)
- 2 years' experience working as an HPCSA registered Psychologist
- Sound theoretical understanding of principles, ethics and practices in the Psychology Profession
- Demonstrated experience working with young adults
- Demonstrated experience of Community involvement in respect of programme design and implementation
- Demonstrated ability to network across various support organisations
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Must be prepared to be available for after hours emergencies interventions and support
- Current HPCSA Registration as a counselling or clinical psychologist
- Demonstrate Effective Written and Verbal Communication
- Ability to work under pressure
- Demonstrate conflict management and Problem Solving
- Research
- Ethical behaviour
- Professionalism
- Diversity and Cultural Competence
- Facilitate supervision
- Telemedicine/telehealth
- Prior occupational experience must demonstrate successful background in decision making processes,
- Excellent organizational skills,
- Be able to multi-task
- Ability to work with a diverse range of people,
- Exercise discretion and independent judgement,
- Good communication skills (both verbal & written)
- Excellent interpersonal skills
In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae and the highest qualification to your online profile. To be considered for this vacancy, you must apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Job Search/view All. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za
DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.
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