Therapeutic Social Worker

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional development allowance

Hybrid work arrangement

Supervision and peer consultation

Work in Pretoria

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Therapeutic Social Worker to join our Pretoria team. You will deliver individual, family, and group therapy using CBT, DBT, and family systems approaches, with a hybrid in-person and remote work setup to support clients across Gauteng.

Requires an MSW, SACSSP registration, and at least five years of clinical experience, plus strong communication, empathy, ethics, and proficiency with remote counseling platforms and digital records.

Qualifications

• MSW degree with therapeutic specialization.
• Registered with SACSSP.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical therapeutic experience.
• Proficient in CBT, DBT, and family systems therapy.
• Strong assessment, diagnostic, and intervention skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy.
• Lead psycho-educational workshops and support groups.
• Collaborate with healthcare, education, and community partners.
• Maintain confidential client records and document progress.
• Stay updated with current research and best practices.
• Offer crisis intervention and support to clients.

Skills

Assessment skills

Diagnostic skills

Intervention skills

Empathy

Communication

Ethical practice

CBT

DBT

Family systems therapy

Education

Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)

SACSSP registration

Tools

Remote counseling platforms

Digital record-keeping systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and experienced Therapeutic Social Worker to join their dedicated team in Pretoria . This pivotal role involves providing specialized therapeutic interventions and counseling to individuals, families, and groups facing complex psychosocial challenges. You will utilize evidence-based therapeutic modalities to facilitate healing, promote resilience, and enhance coping mechanisms. This hybrid role allows for a balanced approach, combining in-person client sessions with remote administrative and consultative tasks, offering flexibility while ensuring impactful client support within the Gauteng region. You will be part of an organization committed to mental health and well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized therapeutic treatment plans.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy using appropriate therapeutic techniques.
• Facilitate psycho-educational workshops and support groups for clients and their families.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, educational institutions, and community organizations to ensure holistic client care.
• Maintain accurate, confidential client records and document therapeutic progress meticulously.
• Stay abreast of current research and best practices in therapeutic social work and mental health.
• Offer crisis intervention and support to clients experiencing acute emotional distress.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) or equivalent, with specialization in therapeutic interventions.
• Registered as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP).
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in providing therapeutic services.
• Proficiency in various therapeutic modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, family systems therapy).
• Strong assessment, diagnostic, and intervention skills.
• Excellent communication, empathy, and ethical practice standards.
• Experience with remote counseling platforms and digital record-keeping is essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Generous professional development allowance and study leave.
• Supportive supervision and peer consultation opportunities.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering work-life balance.
• The opportunity to work in Pretoria and contribute to significant mental health outcomes.