Clinical Psychologist - Umhlanga, South Africa - Akeso Behavioural Healthcare

Akeso Behavioural Healthcare
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Umhlanga, South Africa

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VACANCY:

AKESO UMHLANGA CLINIC
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST (PERMANENT POSITION - 5 Hours a Day)


Province:

KZN

Clinic:
Akeso Umhlanga Clinic


Position:
Psychologist (5 Hours a Day)


Department:

COPE
Closing date: 22 February 2024 SUMMARY


Established in 2010, The Centre of Psychotherapy Excellence (COPE), is a multi-disciplinary treatment programme that lies at the heart of our mental health facilities and specializes in mental health care services.

The permanent Psychologist position will require the incumbent to work on a permanent bases and will be based at the Akeso Umhlanga Clinic.

The incumbent will contribute and coordinate all mental health related activities ensuring quality care and support to patients.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide high quality therapeutic programs and interventions to both inpatients and outpatients with measurable outcomes
  • Conducting daily group therapy sessions
  • Management of individual cases and individual therapy
  • Conducting individual assessments and clientcentred intervention
  • Fulfilling administration duties as required by the group practice and HPCSA
  • Working as a fully integrated member of the multidisciplinary team
  • Attending weekly ward rounds and providing feedback to the team regarding patients' progress and treatment
  • To actively support and engage in Clinical Quality Projects activities and initiatives
  • Taking supervision and engaging in regular training to ensure best practice
  • Ensuring CPD requirements are met
  • Carrying out administrative duties for
    COPE as required to ensure smooth running of the therapeutic program
  • Conducting family and conjoint sessions
  • Must be able to work with both adults and adolescents

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Professional Registration with HPCSA as a Psychologist
  • Registered with BHF
  • A minimum of 3 years inpatient group experience
  • Knowledge and experience with DBT would be advantageous

APPLICATIONS:


  • COPE is an equal opportunity employer and all recruitment will be done in line with the respective facilities Employment Equity Plan.

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 25 per week


Ability to Commute:

  • Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal (required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal: Relocate before starting work (required)
Application Deadline: 2024/02/22
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