Educational Psychologist (Two-year contract) wanted urgently: APPLY HERE

Dennis TSeptember 13, 2019

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Vacancy Details
Employer: Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University

Centre for Student Counselling & Development (CSCD)

Educational Psychologist (Two-year contract)

(Ref. SSVO/257/0919)

It is the primary objective of the Centre for Student Counselling and Development to be focused on student wellness and development. The CSCD consists of five units and delivers an integrated, professional, client-centred service that focuses on support and development. This position is based at the Unit for Academic Counselling and Development and will be focusing primarily on service delivery to students registered for the Extended Degree Programmes (EDP) at the University.

Duties:

Rendering psychological support services to students who are registered for the Extended Degree Programme (EDP) of Stellenbosch University;
Conducting intake interviews;
Diagnosis (if applicable);
Individual and group psychotherapy;
Report writing;
Developing intervention programmes (may include applicable referrals);
Case management of EDP students (may include needs analysis and appropriate referral to other services on campus, e.g. social services);
Developmental work (including work sessions, for example about study methods, time management, stress management and exam preparation);
Following up on referrals made by faculty support staff;
Developing and implementing a support model for EDP students.

Required Skills
academic counselling
psychotherapy for young adults
Experience in group facilitation

Candidate Requirements

Job Requirements:

Master
’
s degree in Educational Psychology, e.g. MedPsych;
Registration as an educational psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa;
At least six months’ relevant experience in academic counselling at a Higher Education Institution;
Experience in psychotherapy for young adults;
Training or experience in brain-based learning practices;
Computer proficiency;
Experience in group facilitation;
Psychotherapeutic support to a diverse student population.
The ability to work under pressure;
The ability to work effectively in a team;
The ability to work according to a fixed schedule in a structured environment and deliver a quality service;
Empathetic;
Independent worker;
Transparent and effective communication styles;
Conscientious;
Punctual.

Recommendation:

Work experience within a multidisciplinary professional team;
Above average written and verbal proficiency in English and one other official South African language;
Experience and knowledge within the field of Community Psychology;
Proven experience in trauma counselling.

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