Chief Officer: Counselling/ Clinical Psychologist (Post Level 8) needed at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide Psychotherapy and counselling with regards to personal, social, emotional and career development.
• Identify, diagnose, and treat serious psychological problems and refer to other professionals when the need arises.
• Liaise with Student Counselling and Development, Centre for Health and Wellness, management, student affairs, faculties, academic departments, support services and student representatives.
• Conduct Psychometric assessments & provide Career Counselling.
• Perform psychological screening and first level interventions aimed at enhancing student functioning.
• Design and present developmental workshops for students.
• Marketing of the services and rendering presentations to internal stakeholders.
• Office management and administration.
• Participate in the Division of Student Affairs strategic goals and objectives.

Inherent requirements:

• A master’s degree on NQF Level 9 in counselling/clinical psychology.
• Active registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in the category Counselling/Clinical Psychology (attach proof).
• Minimum one (1) year experience in working with students in Higher Education, or in working with young adults 
• (18 – 40 years of age), and proven involvement in student / young adults’ life activities or initiatives.