Senior Child Psychologist - Behavioral Support (Cape Town)

Placements24; Cape Town; Presencial; ZAR 900 000 - 1 300 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

CPD support

On-site parking

Supportive team environment

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 in Cape Town, Western Cape, seeks a compassionate Senior Child Psychologist specializing in Behavioral Support.

You will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop individualized treatment plans using CBT, ABA, and play therapy, provide direct therapy to children and adolescents, supervise juniors, and collaborate with families, educators, and healthcare professionals to drive positive development.

Qualificações

• Doctorate in Clinical Child Psychology from an accredited institution.
• Registered with HPCSA as Psychologist.
• Minimum of 7 years post-doctoral experience in child psychology.
• Expert in CBT, play therapy, and family systems therapy.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and diagnostic interviews for children with behavioral, emotional, and developmental concerns.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans using evidence-based therapies (CBT, DBT, ABA, play therapy).
• Provide direct therapeutic intervention to children and adolescents focusing on behavior modification, social skills, and emotional regulation.
• Offer family therapy and parent guidance to support behavioral management at home.
• Collaborate with pediatricians, educators, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other professionals for integrated care.
• Provide case management and coordinate with external agencies and support systems.
• Supervise and mentor junior psychologists, interns, and practicum students.
• Contribute to program development and quality improvement within the center.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records in compliance with standards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences.

Conhecimentos

Child psychology

Diagnostic assessments

CBT

ABA

Play therapy

Supervision

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Formação académica

Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Child Psychology

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Placements24 in Cape Town, Western Cape, seeks a compassionate Senior Child Psychologist specializing in Behavioral Support.

You will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop individualized treatment plans using CBT, ABA, and play therapy, provide direct therapy to children and adolescents, supervise juniors, and collaborate with families, educators, and healthcare professionals to drive positive development.