Virtual Child Psychologist

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 520,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Fully remote work

Professional development opportunities

Impact on child mental health access

Flexible scheduling

Access to telehealth tech and support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a licensed Virtual Child Psychologist to deliver remote mental health services for children and adolescents. You will conduct assessments, provide therapy, and collaborate with families via secure online platforms from your home office.

You’ll work independently yet with parents and other professionals, applying CBT, play therapy, and evidence-based approaches while maintaining confidential records and staying current with telehealth best practices.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology with child/adolescent focus.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice psychology.
• 3–5 years of direct experience with children and families.
• Proficiency with telehealth platforms and digital records.

Responsibilities

• Conduct virtual assessments and evaluations for children and adolescents.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy via video conferencing.
• Develop evidence-based treatment plans tailored to each client.
• Collaborate with parents, educators, and other providers for holistic care.
• Maintain confidential client records in line with ethics and law.
• Stay current with best practices in child psychology and telehealth.

Skills

Telehealth proficiency

CBT

Play Therapy

Diagnostic skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Education

Doctoral degree in Psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) with child/adolescent focus

Tools

Telehealth platforms

Electronic health records (EHR)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a licensed and compassionate Virtual Child Psychologist to provide comprehensive mental health services remotely. This pivotal role involves conducting assessments, providing therapy, and offering support to children and adolescents through secure online platforms. You will work independently from your home office, collaborating with families and other professionals to address a wide range of psychological and developmental concerns. This is a unique opportunity for a qualified psychologist to leverage telehealth technology, expanding access to mental health care for young individuals and contributing to innovative therapeutic approaches in a flexible, remote-first setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct virtual psychological assessments and diagnostic evaluations for children and adolescents.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy via secure video conferencing.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans tailored to each client’s needs.
• Collaborate with parents, educators, and other healthcare providers to ensure holistic care.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records in compliance with ethical and legal standards.
• Stay current with best practices and research in child psychology and telehealth.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Psychology with a specialization in child or adolescent development.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice psychology in the relevant jurisdiction(s).
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working directly with children and families.
• Proficiency in utilizing telehealth platforms and digital record-keeping systems.
• Strong diagnostic skills and expertise in various therapeutic modalities (e.g., CBT, Play Therapy).
• Excellent communication, empathy, and ethical practice standards.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with potential for performance bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development and specialized virtual training.
• Contribution to improving mental health access for children.
• Flexible scheduling options to support work-life balance.
• Access to advanced telehealth technology and support resources.