Senior Clinical Psychologist

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 96.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical aid

Pension fund

Study leave

Leadership opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is partnering with a healthcare client in Queenstown to recruit a Senior Clinical Psychologist. You will lead mental health services, provide advanced assessments, diagnoses, and treatments, and supervise junior psychologists and interns.

In collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, you will develop programs, ensure ethical practice, maintain confidential records, and contribute to service development and clinical governance.

Qualifikationen

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from an accredited institution.
• Registration as a Clinical Psychologist with HPCSA.
• Minimum 8 years of post-qualification clinical experience.
• Experience across a broad spectrum of mental health disorders and ages.

Aufgaben

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and diagnostic interviews.
• Develop and implement individualized evidence-based treatment plans (CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic).
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy to diverse patients.
• Supervise junior clinicians and interns; mentor registrars.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated patient care.
• Maintain confidential patient records and participate in departmental activities.
• Contribute to mental health program development and evaluation.

Kenntnisse

Clinical psychology

Supervision

Psychological assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Ausbildung

Master's or Doctoral in Clinical Psychology

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a reputable healthcare provider, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Clinical Psychologist to lead their mental health services in Queenstown, Eastern Cape . This role requires a skilled professional to provide advanced psychological assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to a diverse patient population. You will also be responsible for supervising junior psychologists and interns, contributing to program development, and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in various therapeutic modalities, a strong commitment to evidence-based practice, and exceptional interpersonal skills. This is a significant opportunity to provide essential mental healthcare services and make a profound impact on the well-being of the Queenstown community.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments, including diagnostic interviews, behavioral observations, and psychometric testing.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on evidence-based therapeutic modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic therapy).
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy to patients experiencing a wide range of mental health conditions.
• Supervise and mentor clinical psychology interns, registrars, and junior psychologists.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, psychiatrists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure integrated patient care.
• Contribute to the development and evaluation of mental health programs and services.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely patient records in accordance with ethical and legal standards.
• Participate in case conferences, grand rounds, and departmental meetings.
• Engage in professional development activities to stay current with advancements in clinical psychology.
• Act as a consultant to other departments and community organizations on mental health matters.

Requirements

• A Master's or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from an accredited institution.
• Registration as a Clinical Psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
• A minimum of 8 years of post-qualification clinical experience.
• Extensive experience in diagnosing and treating a broad spectrum of mental health disorders across different age groups.
• Proven experience in supervising junior clinicians.
• Expertise in multiple evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
• Strong assessment skills, including the administration and interpretation of psychological tests.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and consultation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to ethical practice and professional conduct.
• Must be able to practice in Queenstown, Eastern Cape .

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary package, ranging from ZAR per annum , commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• This includes comprehensive medical aid, a generous pension fund, study leave for continued professional development, and opportunities for leadership within the department.
• Join a dedicated team providing vital mental health support in Queenstown and contribute to improving community well-being.