Chief Officer : Counselling / Clinical Psychologist (Post Level 8)

Job title: Chief Officer: Counselling/ Clinical Psychologist (Post Level 8)

Job Location: Free State, Bloemfontein

Deadline: May 05, 2025

Duties And Responsibilities

1. Provide Psychotherapy and counselling with regards to personal, social, emotional and career development.
2. Identify, diagnose, and treat serious psychological problems and refer to other professionals when the need arises.
3. Liaise with Student Counselling and Development, Centre for Health and Wellness, management, student affairs, faculties, academic departments, support services and student representatives.
4. Conduct Psychometric assessments & provide Career Counselling.
5. Perform psychological screening and first level interventions aimed at enhancing student functioning.
6. Design and present developmental workshops for students.
7. Marketing of the services and rendering presentations to internal stakeholders.
8. Office management and administration.
9. Participate in the Division of Student Affairs strategic goals and objectives.

Inherent Requirements

1. A master’s degree on NQF Level 9 in counselling/clinical psychology.
2. Active registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in the category Counselling/Clinical Psychology (attach proof).
3. Minimum one (1) year experience in working with students in Higher Education, or in working with young adults (18 – 40 years of age), and proven involvement in student / young adults’ life activities or initiatives.