Clinical Psychologist

City Of Cape Town; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal health department in Cape Town seeks a Clinical Psychologist to provide mental health interventions, participate in team meetings, and manage community health programs. Candidates must have a Clinical Psychology Degree and relevant registration. Experience in diverse communities is a plus. Flexible working hours may apply.

Qualifications

• Current valid registration as a Clinical Psychologist with HPCSA.
• 3-5 years relevant experience.
• Flexible hours including weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provides primary care mental health psychology interventions.
• Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Project manages mental health programme at clinic level.

Skills

Culturally diverse community experience

PC Literate

Interpersonal relationship management

Education

Clinical Psychology Degree

Job description

ELIGIBILITYAll suitable candidatesCLOSING DATE REFERENCE NUMBERHS

Requirements

• Ext.SALARYTCOE : R p.aDEPARTMENTCity HealthDIRECTORATECOMMUNITY SERVICES andHEALTHClinical Psychologist
• A relevant tertiary qualification preferably a Clinical Psychology Degree
• Current valid registration as a Clinical Psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
• 3-5 years relevant experience
• Experience in culturally diverse communitiesPC Literate
• A valid driver's licence
• Experience in primary health care services is desirable
• Flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays, depending on the needs of the clinic and the patients
• May require work at different clinics or community health facilities

Key Performance Areas

• Provides primary care mental health psychology interventions for patients in primary health care facilities (clinics) including diagnosis, counselling and therapeutic interventions (treatment)
• Participates in the clinic-based multidisciplinary team meetings around patients' case reports
• Provides Interpersonal relationship management as a subject expert
• Project manages at clinic level the implementation of the mental health programme
• Conducts or participates in operational research that addresses gaps or challenges in mental health service delivery, client experience, or clinical outcomes
• Pletes administrative tasks related to job function
• Provides support for the mental health programme

How to Apply

By submitting your application for a position at the City of CapeTown, you are consenting to the use of your personal information provided as part of your application and/or Recruitment process for Recruitment and Selection purposes.