Clinical Supervisor – Employee Assistance Programme (Eap)

Headhunters; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in South Africa is seeking an experienced Clinical Supervisor for their Employee Assistance Programme. Responsibilities include overseeing operational team development, managing clinical protocols, and delivering training. The ideal candidate has a post-graduate qualification and significant experience in the counselling industry, particularly as a clinical supervisor. This position is based in Centurion, Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years' experience as a counsellor.
• At least 5 years' experience as a clinical supervisor.
• Experience in an Employee Assistance Programme is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily clinical development and supervision of the operational team.
• Manage the Quality Management System process and certification.
• Deliver training and clinical supervision within the care centre.

Skills

Theoretical knowledge across therapeutic modalities

Leadership and team management

Professional training delivery

Education

National Senior Certificate

Post-graduate qualification in counselling, social work, or psychology

Job description

Our Client, a market leader in the Healthcare Industry, is seeking to employ an experienced Clinical Supervisor – Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to their team based in Centurion Gauteng.

Purpose of the role

To oversee the daily clinical development and supervision of the operational team, ensuring adherence to ethical standards and continuous professional development in line with regulatory board requirements.

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate (essential)
• Qualified Registered Counsellor, Social Worker (post-graduate qualification preferred), or Psychologist
• Minimum of 6 years' experience in the counselling industry as a counsellor
• At least 5 years' experience as a clinical supervisor providing formal case supervision (aligned with SACSSP / HPCSA / EAPA-SA CPD supervision criteria)
• Strong theoretical knowledge and training across a wide range of therapeutic modalities (beyond Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
• Experience within an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) operational environment (advantageous)
• Experience developing and/or delivering clinical training to qualified counsellors (advantageous)

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain clinical protocols and standard operating procedures ensuring ethical, legal, and operational excellence.
• Oversee care centre service recovery and client experience functions.
• Manage the Quality Management System (QMS) process and certification.
• Provide expert clinical advice and insights to internal and external stakeholders.
• Deliver training, coaching, and clinical supervision within the care centre to ensure ethical and professional counselling practices.
• Lead and support a team of counsellors, fostering performance, engagement, and accountability.
• Handle sensitive and executive-level client referrals with professionalism and discretion.
• Design, develop, and deliver formal clinical and operational training programmes.

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.