Rehab Clinical Psychologist

LIFE Healthcare Group; East London; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in East London seeks a Clinical Psychologist for its Rehabilitation Unit. The ideal candidate must have a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology and current HPCSA registration. Responsibilities include providing therapy services, conducting assessments, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. A dedication to quality care is vital. Applications should be sent via email. Closing date for applications is August 1, 2025.

Qualifications

• Current HPCSA registration as a Clinical Psychologist is required.
• Experience in neuropsychology and sexual health management is an advantage.
• Commitment to quality patient care and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Provide Clinical Psychology services to all patients in the Rehabilitation Unit.
• Conduct assessments, plan programmes, and administer therapy treatments.
• Educate patients and families about their conditions.

Skills

Problem-solving

Resilience

Verbal & written communication

Customer responsiveness

Education

Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology

Job description

A Vacancy exists for a Clinical Psychologist (POD), based at our Rehabilitation Unit at Life St. Dominic’s hospital in East London, reporting to Carina Basset, Therapy Services Coordinator. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring delivery of uncompromising quality care in line with Company Strategic Objectives and applicable Health Legislation.

Function Engineering Facility Life St Dominic's Hospital

Position: Rehab Clinical Psychologist

Critical Outputs:

1. Provide Clinical Psychology services to all patients admitted to the Life Rehabilitation Unit, upon referral from the Rehabilitation Doctor.
2. Conduct assessments, plan programmes, and administer individual and group therapy treatments to patients with neurological disorders such as TBI, CVA, SCI, complex orthopedic conditions, multi-morbidity conditions such as Guillain Barre, etc., focusing on neuro-psychological baseline screening and complex psychotherapeutic intervention, in collaboration with other therapy disciplines.
3. Provide sexual health management.
4. Educate patients and their families about the patient’s condition and advise teams on management strategies.
5. Contribute to weekly team and family meetings.
6. Participate in discharge planning and carer training.
7. Keep accurate and timely records and reports.
8. Implement professional therapy services in accordance with Life Healthcare protocols and procedures.
9. Work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team to meet quality patient care requirements.
10. Respond to queries effectively and handle them accordingly.
11. Attend and contribute to Continuous Professional Development activities of the unit.
12. Promote and maintain sound, productive relationships with referral sources and stakeholders in the field of Rehabilitation.

Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology and current HPCSA registration as a Clinical Psychologist.
• Experience in neuropsychology and sexual health management in disability is an advantage.
• Experience in multidisciplinary management.
• Commitment to quality patient care and customer satisfaction.
• Pass Verification assessment (e.g., Criminal check).

Competencies:

• Problem-solving, analysis, and judgment
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness

Application process:

Email to: [e-mail]

Closing date: Friday, August 1, 2025

Internal applicants are encouraged to discuss their application with their line manager before applying. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.