Remote Child Psychologist for Early Years

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible scheduling

Professional development

State‑of‑the‑art telehealth tools

Collaborative online community

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a compassionate Remote Child Psychologist specializing in early years development to join its virtual support team. In this fully remote role, you will conduct assessments and provide counseling to young children and families via secure online platforms.

The ideal candidate holds a Doctorate in Child or Clinical Psychology, is licensed, and has at least 5 years of experience with young children.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in psychology with specialization in child development.
• Licensed to practice psychology in relevant jurisdictions.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with young children and families.
• Proficiency in telehealth assessments and therapy sessions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct remote psychological assessments and evaluations for young children.
• Provide individual and family therapy sessions via secure video conferencing platforms.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans tailored to children's needs.
• Offer guidance and support to parents and caregivers on child behavior and development.
• Collaborate with educators and other professionals to support child well‑being.

Skills

Telehealth

Child psychology

Counseling

Assessment

Communication

Education

PhD in Child Psychology

Tools

Video conferencing

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a compassionate and highly skilled Remote Child Psychologist specializing in early years development to join their virtual support team. In this fully remote position, you will provide psychological assessment, counseling, and support to young children and their families via online platforms. Your expertise will be crucial in addressing developmental challenges, behavioral issues, and emotional well-being in early childhood. This role offers the unique opportunity to leverage tele-psychology to provide accessible, high-quality mental health services to children from anywhere, contributing to a mission-driven organization focused on supporting early development.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct remote psychological assessments and evaluations for young children.
• Provide individual and family therapy sessions via secure video conferencing platforms.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans tailored to children's needs.
• Offer guidance and support to parents and caregivers on child behavior and development.
• Collaborate with educators and other professionals to support child well-being.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Child Psychology or Clinical Psychology with a specialization in child development.
• Licensed to practice psychology in relevant jurisdictions.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with young children and families.
• Proficiency in conducting telehealth assessments and therapy sessions.
• Excellent communication, empathy, and diagnostic skills for remote practice.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Fully remote position with flexible scheduling.
• Opportunities to work with a diverse range of clients and cases.
• Access to state-of-the-art tele-mental health technology.
• A supportive and collaborative virtual professional community.