Clinical Psychologist Grade 1

Requirements

Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology. Current registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HCPSA) as a Clinical Psychologist (2026). Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Clinical Psychologist (Independent Practice). Minimum of one 1-year relevant experience after registration with a recognized Foreign Professions and / or the HPCSA as a Clinical Psychologist for foreign qualified employees. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Sound clinical knowledge regarding Clinical Psychology diagnostic assessment and treatment procedures. Knowledge and the ability to administer and interpret psychological tests. Ability to function in a multi-disciplinary team. Excellent Communication and interpersonal relationship skills. Quality Assurance and Improvement. Problem solving skills. Competency in psychological assessment and report writing within the context of forensic Mental HealthCare services. Ability to develop and implement psychological rehabilitation 74 programmes. Teaching and training ability. Administration skills. Knowledge of all applicable legislation pertaining to Mental Health Care and forensic Mental Health. Psychotherapeutic and clinical knowledge in patient assessment, diagnosis and treatment across the lifespan. Ethical and legislative framework of practice. Departmental guidelines and policies. Evidence based psychological practice. Understanding of broader community, cultural, contextual and socio-economic factors which impact mental health. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. Good organization and time management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal relations. Sensitivity to gender, racial, ethnic, sexuality and disability issues. Computer Literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc. Valid driver’s licence.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure the rendering of clinical psychologist services to hospital facilities. Ensure the development of training material and provide training in mental health to the wider MDT. Part of a multidisciplinary team. Outreach to regional and district hospitals and PHC Participation in the development of psychological services in the region. Participation in academic activities.

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