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Vibrant, multicultural and dynamic, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) shares the pace and energy of cosmopolitan Johannesburg, the city whose name it carries. Proudly South African, the university is alive down to its African roots, and well-prepared for its role in actualising the potential that … read morehigher education holds for the continent's development. UJ has transformed into a diverse, inclusive, transformational and collegial institution, with a student population of over 50 000, of which more than 3000 are international students from 80 countries. This makes UJ one of the largest contact universities in South Africa (SA) from the 26 public universities that make up the higher education system. The phenomenal success story of the University is one that has surprised critics and won over sceptics. Since its establishment in 2005, and under the bold and visionary leadership of its first Vice Chancellor and Principal, Professor Ihron Rensburg, the University has had a remarkable journey with major accomplishments in transformation, equity, access, and Pan African and global excellence. The vision of the UJ is to be "an international University of choice, anchored in Africa, dynamically shaping the future". The mission can be described as follows: "inspiring its community to transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collaborative pursuit of knowledge". These are underpinned by four values, namely: imagination, conversation, regeneration and ethical foundation. The six strategic objectives provide a focused means for realising the Vision, Mission and Values of the University as set out above. They further represent a re-working of the original UJ Strategic Thrusts 2020 in the context of a wider positioning of the University as "The Pan-African" Centre for Critical Intellectual Inquiry, with the primary goal of achieving global excellence and stature. The six strategic objectives are: Excellence in Research and Innovation. Excellence in Teaching and Learning. An International Profile for Global Excellence and Stature. Enriching Student-Friendly Learning and Living Experience. Active National and Global Reputation Management, and Fitness for Global Excellence and Stature (GES). Johannesburg, Gauteng
Responsibilities:
Provision of Therapeutic Services
Provision of comprehensive psychotherapeutic support to students online-, in-person.
Psychological screening, assessment, diagnosis, and case formulation.
Supporting students with disabilities.
Development of different protocols for psychotherapeutic systems at PsyCaD.
Adherence to the HPCSA required continued professional development (CPD) regulations and performance management as determined.
Rendering support Psychology Master’s Degree students completing their practical training.
Provision of Crisis Interventions
Rendering crisis intervention and short-term trauma interventions to UJ students during office hours and after office hours.
Regular revision and improvement of the inter- and intra-campus crisis intervention protocols.
Career Development and Assessments
Support students in helping prepare them for the world of work.
Providing information about the work and activities for the university community.
Providing assessments and interventions (careers, psychological and subject choice assessments)
Student Development and Liaison
Facilitate PsyCaD workshops across the various campuses (including residences) of UJ during office hours and occasionally after hours and on Saturdays.
Liaise with various divisions on campus and coordinate professional service delivery.
Inter- and intra-Faculty referrals and service delivery.
Participate in UJ events such as Open Day and orientation.
Assigned PsyCaD process coordinator.
Professional Administration
Perform daily routine administrative tasks such as diary management, professional statistics record keeping, process notes, report writing, referral letters, e-mail responses, telephonic enquiries, and general enquiries.
Adherence to legislation and UJ policies.
Attend applicable workshops, lectures, and activities as it pertains to PsyCaD.
Write-up professional reports and documentation as required within PsyCaD and ADS.
Participation in departmental meetings, practitioner meetings, and committees when required.
Community Engagement (CE), Research and Liaison
Conduct projects as identified or required by trend developments and statistical analysis of departmental functions.
Participation in CE projects and initiatives where relevant.
Participate in collaborative projects with internal/external stakeholders where appropriate.
Minimum requirements
Master’s degree in Psychology in Clinical, Educational or Counselling Psychology.
Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Clinical, Educational, or Counselling Psychologist.
Two years’ demonstrable experience in rendering in-person and digital psychotherapy.
Two years’ demonstrable experience in rendering in-person and digital crisis interventions and approaches.
Two years’ demonstrable experience in development and implementation of psycho-educative interventions including group work.
A certificate of good standing with the HPCSA.
Recommendations:
Experience in working at a higher education institution.
Experience in creating and managing mental health content on social media platforms.
Experience conducting virtual therapy sessions.
Experience in marketing administration for psychosocial projects.
Key Functional/Technical Competencies:
Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office/365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and One Drive) and other relevant software.
Proficiency in the use of social media and online/cloud platforms.
Demonstrated knowledge in current psychological theory, practice, and crisis intervention.
Knowledge in facilitating workshops and therapeutic support groups.
Knowledge in practice management.
Knowledge in development and coordination of training interventions for young adults or students.
Knowledge in current research methodology and research project development.
Knowledge of change management.
Knowledge of the requirements associated with operating within a counselling service environment.
Knowledge of the Mental Health Act/Policies and Procedures.
Key Behavioural Attributes:
Good problem-solving skills and ability to use independent judgment to manage and impart confidential information.
Ability to make professional decisions and work with others.
Relate well to university employees at all levels of responsibility.
Good training and development skills.
Able to critically reflect on all aspects of own contribution to the role and a commitment to continuous improvement and creative ways of working within a multidisciplinary team.
Good administration and reporting skills, including report writing.
Ability to work within strict ethical guidelines as prescribed by the HPCSA Board for Psychologists.
Available to work flexibly (after hours) and provide interventions at another campus to meet the operational needs of PsyCaD, UJ.
Ability to adapt to culturally appropriate interventions.
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