Senior Educational Psychologist - Hybrid, Student Well-Being

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 850,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work arrangement

Study leave and access to resources

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Educational Psychologist to lead comprehensive assessments and develop tailored interventions for students across age groups.

You will provide counseling, work with educators and families, and spearhead school-wide mental health initiatives while ensuring ethical practice and high professional standards. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement in Pretoria and remote collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Educational Psychology is required.
• Registration with HPCSA as Educational Psychologist.
• Minimum of 6 years post-qualification experience in educational psychology, preferably in schools.
• Proficiency in administering and interpreting a wide range of psychological assessments.
• Strong knowledge of child development, learning theories and psychopathology.
• Experience in counseling and report writing; ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments to identify learning disabilities and emotional challenges.
• Develop and implement individualized intervention strategies and treatment plans.
• Provide counseling and therapy services to students.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators and parents to support learning environments.
• Deliver workshops for staff and parents on child development and mental health.
• Consult with external agencies to ensure coordinated care for students.
• Maintain confidential records of assessments and progress.
• Stay updated with research and best practices in educational psychology.
• Contribute to school-wide mental health and well-being initiatives.
• Provide supervision to junior psychologists or interns when applicable.

Skills

Educational psychology

Assessment administration

Counseling

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Educational Psychology

Registered with HPCSA

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Educational Psychologist to lead comprehensive assessments and develop tailored interventions for students across age groups.

You will provide counseling, work with educators and families, and spearhead school-wide mental health initiatives while ensuring ethical practice and high professional standards. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement in Pretoria and remote collaboration.