Community Keepers is a nonprofit company aiming to promote the social and emotional wellbeing of children and youth by providing support services within schools. The Community Keepers multidisciplinary team operates from school-based offices and delivers a variety of services to learners including, counselling, therapy, life skills programmes, parenting workshops and more.
Community Keepers seeks to appoint two Psychologists to be based in Western Cape.
This is a part-time (6 to 20 hours a week. One to Three mornings a week from 08:00 to 14:00 as well as one afternoon from 14:00 to 16:00)
Responsibilities:
- Assess children and youth (5 to 18 years) which includes individual interviews, obtaining collateral from relevant support systems (parents/guardians, educator, previous schools, etc.), diagnosis and development of a treatment plan
- Individual and group interventions based on treatment plans. Ensuring that the most appropriate intervention is used and the most up-to-date methods of intervention
- Update all administrative processes associated with the clinical process, including clinical notes, organising files, giving feedback to referrers, etc
- Lead case discussions and giving specific input to team members regarding cases
- Develop and present of parenting sessions to parents/guardians of learners Involvement in peer supervision and professional development (case presentations and literature reviews)
- Make an ongoing contribution to the overall goals and development of Community Keepers as an organisation
Requirements:
- M (Educational, Counselling or Clinical Psychology) and registered as an Educational, Counselling or Clinical Psychologist
- Three years’ experience as a Psychologist
- Specialised academic knowledge and practical experience in Educational, Counselling or Clinical Psychology
- Knowledge on the development and evaluation of creative approaches to the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of the client group
- Quality principles and practise and sound understanding and ability to apply ethical principles Proficiency with Microsoft (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Verbal, visual and written communication skills
- Fluent in Afrikaans and English
- Must have passion, dedication and commitment towards the organisation and the job at hand
To apply, download the application form from our website (https://communitykeepers.org/get-involved/#tab_involved_1) and submit to [email protected] with “Psychologist” in the subject line
Note that the organisation does not consider other documentation for applications.
Do not include reference letters or proof of qualifications.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview.
Community Keepers reserves the right to fill this position.
For more about Community Keepers, refer to www.communitykeepers.org