Educational Psychologist — Hybrid, Student Well-Being Leader

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Registration fees support

Leave provisions

Medical aid options

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Educational Psychologist for schools in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. The role focuses on psycho-educational assessment, intervention planning, counseling, and collaboration with teachers, parents, and external specialists to support student development and well-being.

The position offers a hybrid work model with on-site school engagement and remote support, aiming to enhance academic outcomes and social-emotional resilience within the school community.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Educational Psychology from an accredited institution.
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Psychologist (Clinical, Educational, or Counselling).
• A minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience working as an Educational Psychologist in a school setting or equivalent.
• Proven expertise in psycho-educational assessment, diagnosis, and intervention planning.
• Strong counseling skills, including experience with various therapeutic modalities suitable for children and adolescents.
• Excellent understanding of child development, learning processes, and behavioral dynamics.
• Proficiency in using psychological assessment tools and diagnostic criteria.
• Strong report writing and documentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills for effective teamwork with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to manage caseloads efficiently and adhere to ethical and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psycho-educational assessments to identify learning disabilities, behavioral issues, emotional challenges, and developmental delays.
• Develop and implement evidence-based intervention strategies and treatment plans for individual students and groups.
• Provide counseling and psychotherapy services to students addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, peer conflict, and family stress.
• Collaborate closely with teachers, school administrators, parents, and external specialists to create comprehensive support plans.
• Offer consultation and training to school staff on topics related to child development, learning, behavior management, and mental health.
• Develop and deliver workshops for parents on relevant psycho-educational topics.
• Maintain confidential records of assessments, interventions, and progress notes in compliance with ethical and legal standards.
• Advocate for the needs of students within the educational system.
• Stay current with the latest research, best practices, and ethical guidelines in educational psychology.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of school-wide positive behavior support systems and mental health initiatives.

Skills

Psycho-educational assessment

Counseling skills

Intervention planning

Report writing

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Educational Psychology

Doctoral degree in Educational Psychology

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Educational Psychologist for schools in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. The role focuses on psycho-educational assessment, intervention planning, counseling, and collaboration with teachers, parents, and external specialists to support student development and well-being.

The position offers a hybrid work model with on-site school engagement and remote support, aiming to enhance academic outcomes and social-emotional resilience within the school community.