NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY LOCATION: POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS DIVISION: STUDENT LIFE DEPARTMENT: STUDENT COUNSELLING & DEVELOPMENT VACANCY: SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST (THUSO) PEROMNES : 07 POSITION NUMBER: P000913 PERMANENT POSITION Purpose of the position: Rendering psychological support to students. Responsibilities: Coordinating Therapeutic Services -Coordination of psychotherapeutic systems like walk-in clients, counselling and psychotherapy. -Conduct counseling and psychotherapy with Potchefstroom Campus and UODL students. -Development of different protocols for therapeutic systems. Crisis-Intervention -Render crisis intervention and short term trauma intervention to Potchefstroom Campus and UODL students. Liaison and service delivery Liaise with various divisions on campus in professional service delivery e.g. disciplinary office, substance abuse program, concessions panel, etc. Student development - Development and presentation of pro-active workshops. Psychometric Assessments & Selections -Conduct psychometric assessments and offer feedback at SCD when required. -Assist with selection procedures for various courses (psychometrics, panel interviews, etc.) when required. Training and Support -Supervision of Masters and/or Intern Psychologists.

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Dr Corrie Rheeder (018) 299 2831 CLOSING DATE: 17 August 2020 COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 November 2020 Salary: Market Related The University subscribes to and applies the principles of the Employment Equity Act and is committed to transformation. EE preference will be given to the following underrepresented target groups; People with disabilities, Coloured Males, Indian Males, and African Females. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsucces sful. Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology (Essential) Three (3) years' experience in crisis interventions (Desirable) Five (5) years' experience in Psychotherapy and Psychometrics (Essential) PhD in Industrial or Counselling Psychology (Desirable) Registration as a Psychologist at the Health Professions Council of South Africa (Essential) Functional/Technical competencies (Knowledge and Skills) Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) Knowledge in peer - counsellor systems and training of peer helpers Appropriate knowledge in psychology, crisis intervention and other therapeutic techniques Experience in Supervision and training of Registered Intern Psychologists Behavioural Competencies Good problem-solving skills Ability to make professional decisions and negotiate with others Good training skills Good administration and reporting skills Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology (Essential) Three (3) years' experience in crisis interventions (Desirable) Five (5) years' experience in Psychotherapy and Psychometrics (Essential) PhD in Industrial or Counselling Psychology (Desirable) Registration as a Psychologist at the Health Professions Council of South Africa (Essential) Functional/Technical competencies (Knowledge and Skills) Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) Knowledge in peer - counsellor systems and training of peer helpers Appropriate knowledge in psychology, crisis intervention and other therapeutic techniques Experience in Supervision and training of Registered Intern Psychologists Behavioural Competencies Good problem-solving skills Ability to make professional decisions and negotiate with others Good training skills Good administration and reporting skills