Hybrid Senior Educational Psychologist – Student Well-Being

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development allowances

Job summary

Placements24 invites a Senior Educational Psychologist to Bloemfontein for a hybrid role blending on-site assessments and remote reporting. You will lead psycho-educational evaluations, design targeted interventions, and deliver student, parent, and staff counseling.

Ideal applicants hold a Master's/Doctorate in Educational or Clinical Psychology, HPCSA registration, and at least six years in education settings.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Educational Psychology or Clinical Psychology.
• Registration with HPCSA as Educational Psychologist.
• Minimum 6 years post-qualification experience in educational settings.
• Extensive experience in psycho-educational assessments.
• Strong counseling, reporting and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with the Free State educational context.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psycho-educational assessments to identify learning disabilities, ADHD, emotional and behavioral issues.
• Develop and implement evidence-based intervention plans for individuals and groups.
• Provide individual and group counseling to students facing academic, social, or emotional challenges.
• Consult with teachers and parents regarding student behavior, learning and development.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions for staff and parents on relevant topics.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including educators and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain confidential records of assessments, interventions, and progress.
• Stay current with research and best practices in educational psychology and child development.
• Contribute to school-wide mental health and well-being programs in Bloemfontein.

Skills

Counseling skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Educational Psychology or Clinical Psychology

Job description

Placements24 invites a Senior Educational Psychologist to Bloemfontein for a hybrid role blending on-site assessments and remote reporting. You will lead psycho-educational evaluations, design targeted interventions, and deliver student, parent, and staff counseling.

Ideal applicants hold a Master's/Doctorate in Educational or Clinical Psychology, HPCSA registration, and at least six years in education settings.