Responsibilities
- Provide counselling services to learners.
- Conduct psychoeducational assessments.
- Assist with crisis management for students in need of support.
- Engage with the school-based support team to ensure students’ progress with the relevant support and interventions.
- Assist in coordinating and presenting workshops that promote mental health.
- Maintain case history records and prepare reports and stats monthly.
- Attend supervision and case conferences.
- Holiday Programme Participation
Skills and Competency required
- Ability to use psychological models and practices to enhance the emotional skills of the students.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including students, colleagues, and parents.
- Strong ethical principles.
- Ongoing professional development through arranged training.
- Effective time management and administrative skills.
- A positive attitude and approach to change and development, with a growth mindset.
Minimum Requirements (Applications that do not meet these will not be considered):
- Completion of a Master’s degree in Psychology (Counselling or Educational) from a recognized and accredited institution.
- Eligibility for registration as a Psychologist Intern with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) under the relevant category (Counselling or Educational).
- Proof of HPCSA eligibility letter or current intern registration will be required
