Psychologist Grade 1

Limpopo Department of Social Development

Location
Limpopo
Minimum qualification
Matric / Grade 12
Closing date

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In brief

Overview This is an explanation of the Psychologist Grade 1 role within the Limpopo Department of Social Development. The role involves clinical psychological duties, including assessments, referrals, reporting, and participation in after-hours call rosters, with a focus on child and youth care information management within a social development context. What you will do * Perform medical case assessment. * Coordinate and facilitate the referral process for obtaining medical opinions. * Assist in monitoring and supporting the adjudication process. * Prepare reports. * Liaise with medical and health professionals. * After hours clinical participation in the call roster. * Management of child and youth care information management system. Requirements (from the original advert) * Grade 12 plus an appropriate qualification at NQF 7 in Social Science qualification that allows registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Clinical Psychologist. * Current registration with HPCSA as a Psychologist. * Valid motor vehicle driver’s licence with the exception of persons with disabilities. Who should apply The ideal candidate should possess: * Psychotherapeutic and clinical knowledge in patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment across the lifespan. * Understanding of the ethical and legislative framework of practice. * Knowledge of Departmental guidelines and policies. * Experience in evidence-based psychological practice. * An understanding of broader community, cultural, contextual, and socio-economic factors which impact mental health. * The ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. * Good organizing and time management skills. * Excellent communication and interpersonal relations. * Sensitivity to gender, racial, ethnic, sexuality, and disability issues. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/psychologist-grade-1-limpopo-department-of-social-development Source: myjobmag

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    Key Performance Areas * Perform medical case assessment. Coordinate and facilitate the referral process for obtaining medical opinions. Assist in monitoring and supporting the adjudication process. * Prepare reports. Liaise with medical and health professionals. After hours clinical participation in the call roster. Management of child and youth care information management system. Prerequisites * Grade 12 plus an appropriate qualification at NQF 7 in Social Science qualification that allows registration with Health Professions Council of South AfricaHPCSA as Clinical Psychologist. Current registration with HPCSA as a Psychologist. Valid motor vehicle driver’s licence with the exception of persons with disabilities. Person Profile * Psychotherapeutic and clinical knowledge in patient assessment , diagnosis and treatment across the lifespan. Ethical and legislative framework of practice. Knowledge of Departmental guidelines and policies. * Evidence based psychological practice. Understanding of broader community , cultural, contextual and social - economic factors which impact mental health. Ability to work within multidisciplinary team. * Good organizing and time management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal relations. Sensitivity to gender, racial, ethnic, sexuality and disability issues.

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