Chief Officer: Counselling Psychologist (post level 8) 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, 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.
• Responsible for the Marketing of the service.
• Responsible for Office management and administration.
• Supervise and train Intern psychologists and/or counsellors.
• Assist the Director: SCD with the monitoring and implementation of the SCD internship programme.
• Do for Research.
• Participate in the Division of Student Affairs goals and objectives.
   

Inherent requirements:

• A Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology on NQF level 9.
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in the category Counselling Psychology.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in Higher Education, or in working with young adults, and an involvement in student / young adults’ life activities or initiatives.
• Experience in supervising Counselling Psychology Interns.
   

Recommendations:

• Sesotho and/or Zulu speaking
   

Competencies
Required competencies:

• Results Orientated:
  • The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
  • The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
• Strategic Thinking:
  • The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.
  • The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.
• Business Acumen:
  • The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
  • Proficient in using MS Office.
• Leading:
  • The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.
  • The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
• Building Coalitions:
  • The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.
  • The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.