University of Pretoria Counselling Psychologist Intern

Job Description

The incumbents will be responsible for rendering counselling psychology services to students/young adults to ensure academic success and emotional wellness. This will include the development and identification of training and guidance programmes to enhance the academic success of students/young adults.

The successful candidates will actively participate in the following areas:

• Psychotherapeutic/counselling services to students/young adults to ensure academic and emotional wellness;
• Group work and psychoeducation sessions for students/young adults;
• Career assessment, report writing and counselling;
• Development of training and therapeutic programmes in view of the identified needs of students/young adults;
• Providing therapeutic services to a broader range of service users at other off-campus institutions as part of training;
• Mandatory supervision as part of training;
• Data analysing as part of research process.

Minimum Requirements

• Proven registration as a MA or MSc Counselling Psychology student at an accredited university/college;
• Registration as an Intern Psychologist with HPCSA;
• Completed course work as part of first year MA/MSc Counselling Psychology training;
• Successful practical work as part of first year MA/MSc Counselling Psychology training.

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following:
  1. Psychological intervention at a professional level;
  2. Short term and brief therapy techniques;
  3. A range of psychometric assessments;
  4. The Code of Ethics and Conduct for Psychologists (HPCSA);
• Ability to diagnose psychological problems and psychopathology within the Scope of Practice for Counselling psychologists;
• Liaise with external organisations in service delivery to students;
• Flexibility as service demands require;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team;
• Efficient planning, organising and prioritising skills;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Professionalism, confidentiality and sensitivity towards the diversity of students;
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal);
• Computer skills in MS Word, PowerPoint and e-mail;
• Ethical insight and reliability;
• Ability to manage crisis interventions.

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How to Apply

Apply Online for the University of Pretoria: Counselling Psychologist Internship

In applying for this post, please remember to attach:

• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of registration as a current MA or MSc Counselling Psychology student;
• Certified copy of registration as a current Student Psychologist with the HPCSA;
• Certified copies of undergraduate qualifications;
• Certified copies of academic results;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact;
• Self-evaluation.