Remote Senior Educational Psychologist for Youth

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote role

Competitive salary package

Professional development opportunities

Access to digital assessment tools

Peer supervision and networking

CPD points support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Educational Psychologist to provide remote assessment, intervention and support for students, parents and educators in educational settings. You will identify learning difficulties, plan tailored support, and work with multidisciplinary teams to promote student well-being and academic success.

The role requires a Masters/PhD in Educational or Clinical Psychology, HPCSA registration, at least 8 years post-qualification, and strong remote-working capabilities.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Educational Psychology or Clinical Psychology with child/adolescent focus.
• Registered Educational Psychologist with HPCSA.
• Minimum 8 years post-qualification experience in educational psychology.
• Extensive psycho-educational assessments and comprehensive reporting.
• Experience with remote work/telehealth is required.
• Strong diagnostic skills across learning disabilities and mental health.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments for children and adolescents.
• Develop and monitor individualized intervention plans.
• Provide counseling for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and related issues.
• Counsel parents/guardians with strategies to support development.
• Collaborate with teachers and school staff to coordinate care.
• Deliver remote workshops and training for educators and parents.
• Maintain confidential client records per ethical standards.
• Stay updated with evidence-based practices for remote delivery.
• Contribute to program development and service evaluation.

Skills

Assessment expertise

Counseling for children/teens

Remote work experience

Report writing

Education

Master's or Doctoral in Educational Psychology

HPCSA-registered Educational Psychologist

Tools

Video conferencing tools

Online assessment tools

Electronic records

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Educational Psychologist to provide remote assessment, intervention and support for students, parents and educators in educational settings. You will identify learning difficulties, plan tailored support, and work with multidisciplinary teams to promote student well-being and academic success.

The role requires a Masters/PhD in Educational or Clinical Psychology, HPCSA registration, at least 8 years post-qualification, and strong remote-working capabilities.