About the Role
The Department of Health is looking for a dedicated Clinical Psychologist at Tygerberg Hospital, located in Parow Valley, Cape Town. This role is essential to providing psychological services to a diverse range of patients, including children, adolescents, and adults. By joining this esteemed institution, you will directly contribute to the mental well-being of the community, offering support that is crucial for those facing psychological challenges. The role also encompasses training and supervising interns, ensuring the next generation of clinical psychologists is well-equipped to serve in public health.
By working at Tygerberg Hospital, you will be part of a team that prioritizes mental health and wellness in South Africa. Your expertise will not only enhance patient care but also influence the academic landscape through your involvement in teaching and training at the associated Faculty of Health Sciences. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact lives and foster a culture of learning and growth within the public service sector.
About the Department
The Department of Health plays a vital role in ensuring the health and well-being of South Africans. Its mission is to provide comprehensive healthcare services that are accessible, equitable, and of high quality. By being part of this department, you will work towards improving health outcomes for all citizens, contributing to a healthier and more productive society. This commitment to public service makes working within the Department of Health both meaningful and rewarding.
What You’ll Do
- Manage and provide psychological services to patients in designated units, including child, adolescent, and adult psychology.
- Train and supervise interns in Clinical Psychology, fostering their development and skills.
- Contribute to the teaching and training of students at the Faculty of Health Sciences.
- Participate in academic activities associated with the university, expanding professional knowledge and practice.
- Perform administrative duties related to the role, ensuring processes run smoothly.
What You’ll Need
- An appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Psychologist.
- Registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Psychologist.
- Relevant experience, which varies based on the grade level applying for:
- Grade 1: No experience required for RSA qualified employees; one year for foreign qualified employees.
- Grade 2: Minimum of 8 years relevant experience for RSA qualified employees; 9 years for foreign qualified employees.
- Grade 3: Minimum of 16 years relevant experience for RSA qualified employees; 17 years for foreign qualified employees.
- Competence in comprehensive personality and neuropsychological assessments for various age groups.
- Experience in assessment, diagnosis, and psychotherapy for individuals, groups, couples, and families.
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
How to Apply
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the link quoted in the specific advertisement below.
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Psychologist.Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Psychologist.
Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Psychologist in respect of RSA qualified employees.
One year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Psychologist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
Grade 2: Minimum of 8 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Psychologist in respect of RSA qualified employees.
Minimum of 9 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Psychologist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
Grade 3: Minimum of 16 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Psychologist in respect of RSA qualified employees.
Minimum of 17 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Psychologist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Relevant experience in comprehensive personality and neuropsychological assessment of child, adolescent and adult patients.
Relevant experience in assessment diagnosis and psychotherapy with respect to individual, group, couples and families.
Ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams.
Job Duties
To manage and provide psychological services to patients of designated units in Tygerberg Hospital including Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychology; to train and supervise interns in Clinical Psychology.-Contribute to the teaching and training of students at the associated Faculty of Health Sciences.
Participate in the academic activities of the associated university.
Administrative duties.
