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Rhodes University Internship Opportunity 2024: Counselling Psychologist

admin August 1, 2023

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DEADLINE: 18 August 2023

Rhodes University Internship Opportunity 2024: Counselling Psychologist

Eastern Cape, Grahamstown
R15 346.22 per month
Internship Counselling Psychologist – 2024
Department: Rhodes University Student Counselling Centre

Responsibilities

The Intern psychologist will be responsible for providing comprehensive counselling and psychological support to students.
The successful candidate will participate in the following psychological services offered at the Counselling Centre

Psychotherapy – of students which may include Individual psychotherapy mostly on a short-term basis
Couple therapy
Group therapy, particularly in response to specific needs of students.
Family interventions: in support of students
HIV pre and post test counselling for students and staff
Crisis intervention (As part of a team, this individual would be expected to be available to assist at certain times).

ASSESSMENT of primarily students which may include:

Psychological assessment
Career assessments

PSYCHO-EDUCATION:
Under the guidance of senior psychologists in the Centre:

Development and facilitation of training courses for staff and students on campus (under the guidance of a Senior Psychologist)
Development and distribution of information materials
Promotion of health and well-being of students

Minimum Requirements

For the Intern Psychologist position the job incumbent must currently be studying in their first year of a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology at an accredited university.
Registration as a Student Psychologist with HPCSA

Required competencies

Sound understanding and knowledge of adolescent/early adulthood development
Genuine interest in working with students
Strong evidence based counselling and psychotherapeutic skills
Ethical and professional orientation at all times
Sound administrative and organisational skills, able to manage their time efficiently
Sound Computer literacy: able to work with a word processor, spreadsheets, use the internet
Excellent interpersonal skills, able to develop a quick rapport with individuals and be perceived as trustworthy
Sound communication (verbal and written) skills in English. An ability to speak isiXhosa would be an advantage
High level of self-awareness, is committed to own development
Able to gain the trust of others, able to keep confidences
Able to work independently as well as a member of a team

Due to crisis intervention facility, this individual must be willing and able to be called out after hours in an emergency (i.e. death of a student); should a psychologist presence be warranted. In addition, the individual must be able to respond to a crisis within 20 minutes of being contacted. This requires that the job incumbent live within 16km of the University.

How to apply?

Applicants are requested to send a comprehensive CV (including the names and contact details of 3 referees) with a letter of motivation to [email protected]
Kindly also provide the following documentation to your application –

A certified copy of registration as a current Masters in Counselling Psychology student
Certified copy of registration as a current Student Psychologist with the HPCSA
Certified copies of undergraduate qualifications
Certified copies of academic results

Rhodes University has a vaccination mandate as part of its Conditions of Service. The implementation of the vaccine mandate has been held in abeyance from 01 January 2023. Should the COVID-19 situation change in a way that the number of cases of COVID-19 pose a threat to the University, the implementation of the Vaccine Mandate will be re-activated, and all staff would be required to be fully vaccinated.