Virtual Child Psychologist & Support Specialist

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full remote work

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

CPD allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly qualified Virtual Child Psychologist & Support Specialist to deliver remote mental health services to children and families across South Africa, with emphasis on Pretoria.

You will conduct assessments, provide individual and family therapy via secure video platforms, and collaborate with parents, educators, and healthcare peers to tailor intervention plans for emotional and developmental needs.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice psychology in South Africa with telehealth experience.
• Minimum of 5 years post-licensure working with children and adolescents.
• Expertise in child and adolescent psychopathology and developmental psychology.
• Proficiency with secure telehealth platforms and EHR systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive virtual assessments of children's emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs.
• Provide individual and family therapy sessions via secure video conferencing platforms.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans tailored to each child's unique situation.
• Offer psychoeducation and support to parents and caregivers on managing childhood mental health conditions and developmental concerns.
• Collaborate with other professionals, such as pediatricians and school counselors, to ensure integrated care.
• Stay current with advancements in child psychology and digital mental health interventions.

Skills

Telepsychology

Child & Adolescent Psychology

Developmental psychology

Therapeutic modalities

Clear diagnostic communication

Education

Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology or Child Psychology

Tools

Secure telehealth platforms

Electronic Health Record systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly qualified and compassionate Virtual Child Psychologist & Support Specialist to join their remote team serving families nationwide, with a focus on those in Pretoria and surrounding areas. In this pivotal role, you will provide essential mental health support, counseling, and developmental guidance to children and adolescents through secure online platforms. You will collaborate with parents, caregivers, and educators to create personalized intervention plans that address emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. This position is ideal for a professional who is passionate about leveraging technology to make mental healthcare and developmental support more accessible and effective for children, fostering a positive and resilient future.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive virtual assessments of children's emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs.
• Provide individual and family therapy sessions via secure video conferencing platforms.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans tailored to each child's unique situation.
• Offer psychoeducation and support to parents and caregivers on managing childhood mental health conditions and developmental concerns.
• Collaborate with other professionals, such as pediatricians and school counselors, to ensure integrated care.
• Stay current with advancements in child psychology and digital mental health interventions.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology, or a related field.
• Licensed to practice psychology in South Africa, with experience providing telehealth services.
• Minimum of 5 years of post-licensure experience working with children and adolescents.
• Expertise in child and adolescent psychopathology, developmental psychology, and therapeutic modalities.
• Proficiency with secure telehealth platforms and electronic health record systems.
• Exceptional diagnostic, therapeutic, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere in South Africa.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Generous allowance for continuing professional development and conference attendance.
• Opportunity to shape the future of virtual mental health support for children.