Empathetic Child & Adolescent Clinical Psychologist

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Clinical Psychologist to work in Polokwane, focusing on children and adolescents. The role involves comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and therapy within a supportive clinical setting that collaborates with families, schools, and other professionals.

You will provide evidence-based interventions across individual, group, and family formats, covering anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral challenges, while upholding high ethical and confidentiality

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology.
• Registered with HPCSA as a Clinical Psychologist.
• Proven experience in assessing and treating child and adolescent disorders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments for children and adolescents.
• Develop and implement evidence-based therapies for young clients.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral issues.
• Collaborate with parents, schools, and healthcare providers for coordinated care.
• Maintain confidential patient records in line with ethical standards.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current.

Skills

CBT

Play therapy

Family systems

Diagnostic interviews

Interpersonal skills

Ethical practice

Education

Master's or Doctoral in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Clinical Psychologist to work in Polokwane, focusing on children and adolescents. The role involves comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and therapy within a supportive clinical setting that collaborates with families, schools, and other professionals.

You will provide evidence-based interventions across individual, group, and family formats, covering anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral challenges, while upholding high ethical and confidentiality