Hybrid Senior Educational Psychologist – Student Well-Being

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); Hybride; USD 54 000 - 73 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical aid

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is assisting a leading educational institution in East London, Eastern Cape, to recruit a Senior Educational Psychologist. The role encompasses psychological assessment, intervention, and support for students, staff, and parents to boost academic success, well-being, and social development.

The successful candidate will bring extensive expertise in child and adolescent psychology, learning disabilities, and behavioral challenges, lead mental health initiatives, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Educational Psychology or a related field.
• Registration as a Psychologist with the relevant professional board.
• A minimum of 6 years of post-registration experience.
• Proven expertise in administering and interpreting a wide range of psychological assessments.

Responsabilités

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments of students to identify learning difficulties, emotional issues, and behavioral concerns.
• Develop and implement evidence-based intervention strategies and support plans for individual students and groups.
• Provide counseling and therapeutic services to students experiencing psychological distress, academic challenges, or behavioral issues.
• Collaborate closely with teachers, administrators, and parents to create supportive and inclusive learning environments.
• Offer consultation and professional development to staff on topics related to child psychology, learning support, and mental health.
• Facilitate psychoeducational workshops for parents and the wider school community.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of school-wide policies and programs related to student well-being and mental health.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely records of assessments, interventions, and client progress.
• Stay current with advancements in the field of educational psychology and relevant research.
• Liaise with external mental health professionals and community resources to coordinate care when necessary.

Connaissances

Educational psychology expertise

Counseling & therapy

Assessment interpretation

Stakeholder collaboration

Formation

Master's or PhD in Educational Psychology

Description du poste

Placements24 is assisting a leading educational institution in East London, Eastern Cape, to recruit a Senior Educational Psychologist. The role encompasses psychological assessment, intervention, and support for students, staff, and parents to boost academic success, well-being, and social development.

The successful candidate will bring extensive expertise in child and adolescent psychology, learning disabilities, and behavioral challenges, lead mental health initiatives, and contribute to