Educational Psychologist

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

CPD opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging is seeking an Educational Psychologist to provide comprehensive psychological support for students, educators, and parents across Gauteng schools.

Role involves assessments, interventions, counseling, and collaboration with teachers and families, with flexible on-site and remote support. Registration with HPCSA and a Master’s in Educational/Clinical Psychology are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Educational Psychology or Clinical Psychology with a specialization in education.
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Educational Psychologist.
• Proven experience in psycho-educational assessments and therapeutic interventions for children and adolescents.
• Strong knowledge of child development, learning theories, and psychopathology.
• Excellent report writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments to identify learning disabilities, cognitive strengths, and emotional/behavioral concerns.
• Develop and implement tailored intervention strategies and support plans for students.
• Provide counseling and support services to students, addressing anxiety, depression and peer relationships.
• Consult with teachers and parents, offering guidance on managing behavior and supporting learning at home and school.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders to ensure comprehensive student care.
• Contribute to psycho-educational workshops for school communities.

Skills

Report writing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Education

Master's degree in Educational Psychology or Clinical Psychology (education specialization)

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent educational consulting firm based in Vereeniging , seeks a highly qualified and empathetic Educational Psychologist to provide comprehensive psychological support and guidance to students, educators, and parents. This role is central to identifying and addressing learning difficulties, emotional challenges, and behavioral issues that impact academic performance. The successful candidate will contribute significantly to fostering a positive and productive educational environment across schools in the Gauteng region.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments to identify learning disabilities, cognitive strengths, and emotional/behavioral concerns.
• Develop and implement tailored intervention strategies and support plans for students facing academic or psychological challenges.
• Provide counseling and support services to students, addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, and peer relationships.
• Consult with teachers and parents, offering guidance on managing student behavior and supporting learning at home and school.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders, including healthcare professionals and social workers, to ensure comprehensive student care.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of psycho-educational workshops for school communities.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in Educational Psychology or Clinical Psychology with a specialization in education.
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Educational Psychologist.
• Proven experience in conducting psycho-educational assessments and providing therapeutic interventions for children and adolescents.
• Strong knowledge of child development, learning theories, and psychopathology.
• Excellent report writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and maintain confidentiality.

Benefits

• A competitive annual salary and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and specialized training.
• Flexible work arrangements, blending on-site consultations with remote client support.
• A collaborative work environment with a team of dedicated educational professionals in Vereeniging .
• Contribution to professional body memberships and conference attendance.