Remote Child Psychologist - Early Intervention

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Professional development opportunities

Telehealth technology access

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a qualified Remote Child Psychologist specializing in Early Intervention to provide virtual assessment and therapy for young children and their families. The role is fully remote, offering telehealth assessments, consultations, and evidence-based interventions, with opportunities for professional development and collaboration with an administrative and clinical team.

You will work ethically, maintain confidential records, and coordinate with parents, educators and other

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in child or clinical psychology with pediatric focus.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a psychologist.
• Specialized training in early intervention and child development.
• Experience conducting telehealth assessments and therapy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments of young children remotely.
• Provide individual and family therapy using telehealth approaches.
• Develop personalized intervention plans addressing developmental, behavioral, and emotional challenges.
• Consult with parents, educators, and professionals to coordinate care.
• Maintain confidential client records in line with ethical and legal standards.

Skills

Telehealth proficiency

Child psychology

Early intervention

Assessment skills

Family therapy

Excellent communication

Education

Ph.D./Psy.D. in Child Psychology

Tools

Telehealth platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a qualified and empathetic Remote Child Psychologist specializing in Early Intervention to provide virtual support services. This position is fully remote, allowing you to conduct assessments, consultations, and therapeutic sessions via secure telehealth platforms. You will work with young children and their families to identify developmental needs, provide guidance, and implement evidence-based interventions. This is a crucial role aimed at ensuring early access to mental health and developmental support, contributing to positive long-term outcomes for children, working with a forward-thinking organization in child psychology.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments of young children remotely.
• Provide individual and family therapy using evidence-based approaches suitable for telehealth.
• Develop personalized intervention plans addressing developmental, behavioral, and emotional challenges.
• Consult with parents, educators, and other professionals to coordinate care and support.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records in compliance with ethical and legal standards.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Child Psychology or Clinical Psychology with a pediatric focus.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a psychologist in the relevant jurisdiction(s).
• Specialized training and experience in early intervention and child development.
• Proficiency in conducting telehealth assessments and therapy sessions.
• Excellent diagnostic, clinical, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Fully remote position offering work-life balance and flexibility.
• Highly competitive salary and performance-based compensation.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement planning options.
• Opportunities for specialization and continued professional development.
• Supportive administrative team and access to cutting-edge telehealth technology.