CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST (INTERNS) (X14 POSTS) Chief

POST 20/311 : CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST (INTERNS) (X14 POSTS) Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
(Contract From 01 January 2027 Until 31 December 2027)
SALARY : R741 102 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs).
CENTRE : Groote Schuur Hospital, Tygerberg Hospital, Red Cross Children’s Memorial Hospital, Valkenberg Hospital, Stikland Hospital, Alexandra Hospital,
Lentegeur Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Honours degree in Psychology. Successful completion of the theoretical part of the Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology.
Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the Health
Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Psychology Intern
(1 January 2027). Competencies (knowledge/skills): 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.
DUTIES : 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.
ENQUIRIES : Ms B Beukes Tel No: (021) 815-8749
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. All short-listed candidates will undergo a technical competency test. All applicants are to
submit a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae: 3 referee reports and Interim
Supervisors reports; Identity Document, Matric certificate, Academic transcripts and HPCSA registration certificate as Psychology Student. The
interns will be exposed to different service areas, including community and district services. All applicants should indicate their preference of these 3
available training sites: Training site A (Groote Schuur, Red Cross Children’s
Memorial, Valkenberg and Alexander Hospital) Training site B (Tygerberg and
Stikland Hospital) Training site C (Lentegeur Hospital) Applicants may be placed at other institutions, depending on the availability of posts. The applicant
should indicate their preference on the online application portal. All short-listed candidates will be expected to submit a reflective task prior to the interview. It
will be expected of successful candidates to provide your year-end final supervisor’s report if you are selected to the Intern program. No payment of
any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such
candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of
payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted with on appointment. This concession is only applicable on health
professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in
registration status).