Senior Educational Psychologist - Assessment & Intervention

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Generous leave allowances

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Educational Psychologist in Mahikeng, North West to lead psycho-educational assessments, interpret psychometric tests and design targeted interventions. You will work with students, families and school staff to address learning, behaviour and emotional needs.

You will register with HPCSA, possess deep child/adolescent psychology expertise and guide a multidisciplinary team while contributing to mental health initiatives and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Educational Psychology.
• Registration with HPCSA as Educational Psychologist.
• 5-7 years of post-qualification experience in educational psychology.
• Experience administering and interpreting psycho-educational and psychometric assessments.
• Ability to develop and implement therapeutic/intervention strategies for children and adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psycho-educational assessments to identify learning disabilities, developmental delays, cognitive abilities and emotional/behavioural challenges.
• Administer and interpret a range of psychometric tests including intelligence, achievement, personality and behavioural assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized intervention plans and therapeutic strategies.
• Provide counselling and support to students, families and educators.
• Collaborate with school staff, parents and healthcare professionals for coordinated student support.
• Lead psycho-educational workshops for parents, teachers and students on relevant topics.
• Contribute to school-based mental health and well-being programs.
• Maintain confidential records and adhere to ethical and legal standards.
• Supervise and mentor junior psychologists or interns.
• Stay updated on research and best practices in educational psychology.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Educational Psychology

HPCSA registration as Educational Psychologist

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Educational Psychologist in Mahikeng, North West to lead psycho-educational assessments, interpret psychometric tests and design targeted interventions. You will work with students, families and school staff to address learning, behaviour and emotional needs.

You will register with HPCSA, possess deep child/adolescent psychology expertise and guide a multidisciplinary team while contributing to mental health initiatives and ongoing professional development.