Psychologist (Intern) (Contract from 1 January 2027 until 31 December 2027) (14 posts)
Healthcare, Government, Public Service
Minimum Requirements
- Honours degree in Psychology. Successful completion of the theoretical part of the Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology.
- Achievement of training standards set by the HPCSA and SA Professional Board of Psychology. Ability to work accurately under pressure and maintain a high standard of professionalism. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Computer literacy.
Responsibilities
- In and outpatient clinical assessment, psychological treatment and formulating of psychiatric conditions in adults and children.
- Outreach and support to district and community health clinics.
- Ward work will comprise of a range of psychiatric diagnoses, as well as medical wards, intellectual disability and forensic services.
- Conducting psychometric assessments including comprehensive neuro-psychological, personality and developmental evaluations.
- General and clinical administrative tasks.
- Participation in the academic training program of the departments of Clinical Psychology.