The educational and counselling psychologist will form a part of the multi-disciplinary team at Arcadia and Jewish Community Services (JCS).
The purpose of the psychologist will be to provide therapeutic support to clients of Arcadia and JCS including conducting psycho-educational, subject and career assessments, individual therapy, and family therapy.
The incumbent will consult with therapeutic staff across the organization as required and assist HR with EAP sessions as needed.Role and ResponsibilitiesAssessmentsFull Psychoeducational AssessmentsCareer assessments and career counsellingSubject choice assessmentsSchool readiness assessmentsTherapyIndividual therapy with children, teenagers, young adults, and adultsPlay therapyFamily therapyCognitive Behaviour Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour TherapyGroup WorkMultidisciplinary TeamThe psychologist would work in collaboration with social workers from the Chev Community Social Services as well as social workers and child and youth care workers from Arcadia.
He/ she will participate in case conferences, family meetings, and the development of individual development plans.Assist with EAP sessions for staff of the organization for the Human Resources Department.Consult with all therapeutic staff across the Chev group as required for clients, beneficiaries, and residents.AdministrationReport writingAssessment reportsComputer literacyMaintain recordings of interactions with clients, beneficiaries, and residentsMaintain statisticsMiscellaneousAttend team meetings as required.Attend consultation with Brenda Lasersohn monthly and supervisors nominated by the organization.Meet with stakeholders and relevant professionals internal and external to the organization as it pertains to the client, beneficiary, or resident's needs.Conduct school liaison duties.Uphold Group Confidentiality.Qualifications and Education RequirementsMasters Degree in PsychologyRegistered with HPCSA5-10 years' experience in a similar rolePreferred SkillsAbility to work with a wide range of challenges experienced by persons of all ages, predominantly children and parents.Ability to build rapport with resistant clients.Excellent boundaries.Application ProcessFill in your details below if you would like to apply for this position:NameSurnameEmailUpload CVBy submitting your CV you are consenting to the Chev retaining and processing your personal information in line with our Privacy Policy.
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