Senior Trauma Psychologist - Lead PTSD Therapy (Hybrid)

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 96,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Flexible hybride work arrangement

Professional development allowance

Multidisciplinary team environment

Medical aid and leave benefits

Job summary

Placements24 partners with a respected mental health clinic in Queenstown (Eastern Cape) to recruit a Senior Clinical Psychologist specializing in trauma and PTSD. The role involves delivering advanced therapeutic interventions, conducting complex assessments, and helping design specialized trauma treatment programs.

You will work with individuals, couples, and groups in a multidisciplinary team, supervising trainees and contributing to community outreach.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) from an accredited university
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Psychologist
• Minimum of 7 years of post-doctoral experience in clinical psychology with a focus on trauma and PTSD treatment
• Extensive experience with trauma-focused therapies (e.g., EMDR, TF-CBT, CPT)
• Proficiency in comprehensive psychological assessments and diagnostic formulation
• Strong ethical commitment, clinical reasoning and report-writing skills
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience in supervision and training is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments, including diagnostic interviews and psychometric testing, focusing on trauma-related disorders
• Develop and implement individualized trauma treatment plans using evidence-based modalities
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy for trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and related conditions
• Offer crisis intervention and support in acute psychological distress
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, legal representatives, and support services for coordinated care
• Supervise and mentor junior psychologists, interns, and trainees
• Contribute to psychoeducational workshops and community outreach on trauma awareness and resilience
• Maintain accurate, confidential clinical records in line with standards and legal requirements
• Keep up-to-date with research, diagnostic criteria and advances in trauma therapy
• Participate in case consultations, professional development, and clinical team meetings

Job description

Placements24 partners with a respected mental health clinic in Queenstown (Eastern Cape) to recruit a Senior Clinical Psychologist specializing in trauma and PTSD. The role involves delivering advanced therapeutic interventions, conducting complex assessments, and helping design specialized trauma treatment programs.

You will work with individuals, couples, and groups in a multidisciplinary team, supervising trainees and contributing to community outreach.