Senior Educational Psychologist (Remote) — Student Wellbeing Leader

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Health benefits

Retirement contributions

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly qualified Senior Educational Psychologist to join a fully remote team. The role delivers psychological assessments, counseling, and intervention planning to support students' academic, social, and emotional development across Stellenbosch, Western Cape, and beyond.

You will conduct virtual assessments, collaborate with educators and parents, and contribute to school-wide wellbeing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Educational Psychology or Clinical Psychology with an educational focus.
• Registration with the relevant professional board (e.g., HPCSA in South Africa).
• Minimum of 8 years of post-qualification experience as an Educational Psychologist, preferably within an educational setting.
• Proven experience in conducting psycho-educational assessments and providing therapeutic interventions.
• Expertise in child and adolescent development, learning disabilities, and behavioral disorders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments to identify learning difficulties, behavioral issues, and emotional challenges.
• Develop and implement tailored intervention plans and therapeutic strategies for students.
• Provide individual and group counseling services to students addressing a range of issues.
• Collaborate closely with educators, parents, and external support services to ensure holistic student support.
• Develop and deliver psycho-educational workshops and training for staff and parents on relevant topics.
• Contribute to the development of school-wide policies and programs related to student well-being and mental health.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records in compliance with ethical and legal standards.
• Stay updated on the latest research and best practices in educational psychology and mental health.

Skills

Report writing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Tele-health platforms

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Educational Psychology or Clinical Psychology

Tools

Tele-health software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly qualified Senior Educational Psychologist to join a fully remote team. The role delivers psychological assessments, counseling, and intervention planning to support students' academic, social, and emotional development across Stellenbosch, Western Cape, and beyond.

You will conduct virtual assessments, collaborate with educators and parents, and contribute to school-wide wellbeing initiatives.