Educational Psychologist - Hybrid Special Needs Support

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

Professional development

Hybrid work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Educational Psychologist to join their Port Elizabeth-based team. The role involves comprehensive assessments, interventions, and counseling for students with diverse learning needs.

A hybrid work setup combines on-site student work in Port Elizabeth with remote consultations. The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Educational Psychology, be HPCSA-registered, and have at least five years of post-qualification experience with

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Educational Psychology from an accredited institution.
• Registered as a Professional Psychologist with HPCSA.
• Minimum of five years post-qualification experience with children/adolescents, preferably in education.
• Experience administering and interpreting a wide range of psychological assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments to identify learning difficulties and emotional/behavioral challenges.
• Develop and implement tailored intervention strategies and therapeutic plans.
• Provide individual and group counseling to address academic, social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, administrators, and healthcare professionals to create a cohesive support system.
• Design and deliver workshops for educators and parents on child psychology, special needs, and well-being.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records of assessments and progress notes.
• Stay current with research and best practices in educational psychology.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Therapeutic skills

Case management

Interpersonal communication

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Educational Psychology

Tools

Assessment software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Educational Psychologist to join their Port Elizabeth-based team. The role involves comprehensive assessments, interventions, and counseling for students with diverse learning needs.

A hybrid work setup combines on-site student work in Port Elizabeth with remote consultations. The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Educational Psychology, be HPCSA-registered, and have at least five years of post-qualification experience with