Senior Clinical Psychologist & Behavioral Therapy Leader

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Leadership development

Professional education

Port Elizabeth office

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Clinical Psychologist and Behavioral Therapist for its Port Elizabeth center. The role involves advanced assessment, diagnosis, and therapy for individuals, couples and families, with a focus on leadership and clinical excellence.

You will supervise a team of psychologists and interns, shape clinical strategy, and contribute to program development while delivering evidence-based CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic approaches in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in clinical psychology from an accredited institution; licensed in good standing.
• Minimum 8 years post-doctoral clinical experience with leadership/supervision.
• Proficiency in CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic approaches.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations, diagnoses and treatment planning.
• Provide individual, group and family therapy using evidence-based modalities.
• Lead and supervise a team of psychologists, therapists and interns.
• Develop and implement clinical protocols and quality improvement initiatives.
• Manage a caseload of complex psychiatric and behavioral health cases.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals for integrated client care.
• Contribute to program development and service innovation.
• Maintain confidential records in line with ethics and law.
• Participate in outreach activities and promote mental health.
• Stay current with research and advancements in psychology.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Clinical Assessment

CBT

DBT

Interpersonal communication

Education

Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology

Tools

Telehealth platforms

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Clinical Psychologist and Behavioral Therapist for its Port Elizabeth center. The role involves advanced assessment, diagnosis, and therapy for individuals, couples and families, with a focus on leadership and clinical excellence.

You will supervise a team of psychologists and interns, shape clinical strategy, and contribute to program development while delivering evidence-based CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic approaches in a supportive environment.