Psychologist

Faircape Health; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in South Africa seeks a registered Psychologist for part-time work in a sub-acute rehabilitation facility. The role involves providing psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions in a collaborative team environment focused on patient recovery. Candidates must have valid HPCSA registration as a Clinical, Counselling, or Neuropsychologist. An above-market salary is offered, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years’ experience as an independent or associate practitioner.
• Experience in healthcare or medical environments.
• Experience with patients having a range of medical conditions (cardiac, orthopaedic, palliative care, oncology).

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Deliver psychotherapy and psychoeducation tailored to patients’ needs.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to support patient care.
• Consult with medical and allied healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and manage administrative responsibilities.

Skills

Compassionate, patient-centred approach

Strong clinical judgement

Sound assessment and therapeutic intervention skills

Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Current registration with HPCSA as a Psychologist

Registered as Clinical Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist, or Neuropsychologist

Tools

Healthbridge Clinical EDI billing system

Job description

Faircape Health | In-Patient Sub-Acute Rehabilitation Facility

Faircape Health, a division of the Faircape Group, operates a portfolio of luxury lifestyle retirement villages and world-class healthcare centres across the Western Cape. Our in-patient-acute rehabilitation facilities provide integrated, patient-centred care for individuals recovering from complex medical conditions, supported by highly experienced multidisciplinary teams.

We are seeking a registered Psychologist to join an established private practice as an Associate, based within one of our in-patient sub-acute rehabilitation healthcare facilities, Tokai Estate. This role is ideal for a psychologist who enjoys working within a collaborative medical environment and is passionate about supporting patients through recovery, adjustment, and rehabilitation.

The position is part-time (10–15 hours per week), with flexibility in how these hours are structured and scheduled.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment, diagnosis, formulation, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions for in-patients with medical healthcare conditions
• Deliver individual and family psychotherapy, as well as psychoeducation, tailored to patients’ clinical and rehabilitation needs
• Work closely within a multidisciplinary team, actively participating in MDT meetings to support holistic patient care
• Consult and collaborate with medical, nursing, therapy, and allied healthcare professionals
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including progress notes, discharge summaries, and reports
• Manage administrative responsibilities efficiently, including billing and compliance with relevant healthcare and practice systems

Minimum Requirements

• Current, valid registration with HPCSA as a Psychologist
• Registration category must be Clinical Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist, or Neuropsychologist

Preferred Experience

• 2–5 years’ experience working as an independent or associate practitioner
• Experience working within healthcare or medical settings
• Experience working with patients presenting with a broad range of medical pathologies, including:
  • Cardiac
  • Orthopaedic
  • Palliative care
  • Oncology
• Working knowledge of EDI billing systems, particularly Healthbridge Clinical
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, patient-centred approach

Skills and Attributes

• Compassionate, patient-centred approach with strong clinical judgement
• Sound assessment, formulation, and therapeutic intervention skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and clinicians
• Professional, ethical, and confidential practice aligned to HPCSA standards
• Well-organised, able to manage clinical and administrative responsibilities efficiently
• Comfortable working independently within a structured healthcare environment

Specific Requirements

• Clear health, criminal, and credit record.
• Two written references.

Above market-related salary. The amount offered will be dependent on qualifications, experience and other market related factors.

Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.