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Job Title
Student Counsellor (Re-advertisement)
Faculty
Support / Admin Department
Department
Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Student Counselling
Campus/ Location
Job Type
Permanent
Occupational Function
Support / Admin
Number of Positions
1
Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)
To be confirmed
Advert Closing Date
5/5/2024
Job Purpose
To provide a comprehensive range of services to registered CPUT students on the Bellville campus, to assist them in making important life transitions, and to assist CPUT staff in an advisory, advocacy and research capacity. This includes counselling, psychoeducation, and the implementation of relevant developmental programmes to promote student mental health and wellness.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Master's degree in Clinical, Counselling, or Educational Psychology.Registration with the Health Professions Council of SA as psychologist.At least 3 years' experience as a registered psychologist.Recommendation: Experience in working with students from diverse backgrounds at an institution of higher learning and preferably experience working at a Student Counselling Centre. Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities Counselling and crisis debriefing: Therapy and counselling for students with academic, personal, social and career related challenges. Facilitating student support groups related to different psychoeducational topics.Administering, processing and providing feedback on a variety of psychometric assessments.Training and development: A variety of academic and non-academic skills development programmes, psychoeducational workshops, career preparedness development. Facilitation to different student groups.Internal/External liaison and consulting, advocates on students' behalf with regards to psychosocial issues negatively impacting on their academic performance and retention; and providing learner support. This may include differently abled students.Participate in- and initiate research.Organizes and present/co-present outreach educational programs to CPUT students on campus and in student residences.Record keeping and administration.Technical and professional knowledgeCustomer / client focusDemonstrate professional and ethical behaviorCommunicationBuilding trustGaining commitmentAdministrative skill and managing work (incl. time management)Contributing to team successResearch General Information Closing Date: 05 May 2024
For enquires and assistance with your online application, please contact Mr Odwa Siza, (Human Capital Department) on (021) 959 6738 or 0812484251.
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