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Psychologist Grade 1 to 3
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Employment Type: Permanent
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Reference No: MHS284/2024
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Khayelitsha Eastern Sub-structure Office
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| Appropriate qualification that allows registration as a Clinical Psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). |
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| Dr K Moodley, tel. no. (021) 360 4500 |
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| Ensure that mental health services include treatment, prevention, promotion and protection of mental health care users and other vulnerable groups through relevant intervention programs and strategies. Ensure that quality mental health services are provided according to professional standards and ethical principles. Establish Referral pathways and coordination with all stakeholders. Include Suicide and Substance use disorders prevention. Inter-sectoral and inter-disciplinary collaboration and coordination. Provide supervision, mentoring and support to lay health workers and Registered Counsellors, as part the sub district and district mental health teams. |
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| Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Psychologist in respect of RSA qualified employees. 1 Year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Psychologist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Grade 2: A Minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Psychologist in respect of RSA qualified employees. Minimum of 9 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Psychologist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Grade 3: A Minimum of 16 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Psychologist in respect of RSA qualified employees. A Minimum of 17 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Psychologist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. |
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| Knowledge and/or experience in counselling, psychometric assessments, and identification of mental health challenges. Work within your professional scope of practice and know when to refer for more specialized mental health interventions, must be abreast of the Mental Health Care Act and other laws and policies pertaining to the field and have a sound knowledge of professional ethics. Computer literacy (i.e., MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel). Good intra- and interpersonal skills aimed at professional relational development, maintenance of good professional relations and effective conflict resolution. Adaptable and innovative in a high-pressured environment and to work independently and in different clinical settings. |
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| Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa and proof of current registration with the HPCSA in the category: Clinical Psychologist. |
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| Shortlisted candidates could be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview.” This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)”. The pool of applicants will be considered for similar vacant posts within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services, for a period of 3 months from date of advert. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment. |
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| Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Computer Literate. Willingness to travel in the sub-district/ district to consult clients, attend and conduct meetings and training sessions. |
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Remuneration:
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Grade 1: R 827 211- R 907 392 per annum, Grade 2: R 961 806- R 1 065 894 per annum, Grade 3: R 1 113 600- R 1 309 617 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.) A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.
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Starting Date:
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11/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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NOTICE TO ALL
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Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
- It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
- available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
- bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
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Closing date: 12/6/2024 12:00:00 AM
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