Clinical Psychologist Session

Gauteng Provincial Government; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 437,000 - 588,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauteng Department of Health invites applications for a Clinical Psychologist at Tambo Memorial Hospital. A Master’s in clinical psychology and HPCSA registration as an Independent Clinical Psychologist, with SAQA evaluation if foreign, are required.

The post involves delivering clinical services and CPD within the department. Responsibilities include psychodiagnostic assessments, treatment planning, psychotherapy for in-patients and out-patients, report writing, and collaboration with a

Qualifications

• Master's degree in clinical psychology and registration with HPCSA as Independent Clinical Psychologist.
• Proof of current HPCSA registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical psychology services, including psychodiagnostic assessments, treatment planning and psychotherapeutic interventions for in-patients and out-patients.
• Provide psychological reports when required and participate in awareness campaigns.
• Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Perform administrative duties and maintain patient records and unit statistics.
• Engage in CPD programs within the psychology department.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Psychotherapy

Assessment & reporting

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in clinical psychology

Job description

Package

• Package : R437.00 Grade 1, R 508.00 Grade 2 and R588.00 Grade 3

Requirements

• Master's degree in clinical psychology and registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as independent Clinical Psychologist and a proof of current registration. Grade 1: No experience required after registration as a Clinical Psychologist.

Duties

• Provide clinical psychological service within the hospital including but not limited to psychological assessment for psychodiagnostics purposes, treatment planning and psychotherapeutic interventions to in-patients and out-patients. Provide psychological reports when required, participate in awareness campaigns and work effectively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team. Perform administrative duties, maintain accurate patients records and unit statistics. Participate in continuous professional development programms in the psychology department.

Notes

• Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification will be required to furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• HR will conduct Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) and Verification Checks.
• The Department reserve the right to conduct verification beyond information provided, where necessary.
• Failure to submit all the relevant information mentioned above with the exception of HR verification checks, will result in the candidate being disqualify.
• The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993.
• Tambo Memorial Hospital reserves the right to utilize practical exercises/tests for non-SMS positions during the recruitment process to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s).
• The Department reserve the right not to fill the post.
• The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity.
• People with disabilities are encouraged apply.

Employer : Department of Health

Closing Date : 29-10-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have master's degree in clinical psychology?

Are you registered with HPCSA as an Independent Clinical Psychologist?