PHYCHOLOGIST

Advert Ref: RMQ872
Advert Title: Psychologist
Area: La Lucia, Durban
Advert Type: Full-Time
Working Hours: 40 Hours
Time Conditions: Dayshift
Salary: R25,000 - R39,000
Closing Date: 5 May 2023

ROLE SUMMARY:
We are looking for emotionally sensitive candidates with excellent problem-solving skills who are committed to helping people better their lives. The responsibilities of a Counseling Psychologist include listening to patients and identifying their core problems, building strong, long-term relationships based on trust and monitoring patient response to treatment over time, among other duties.

Counseling Psychologists should be expert problem solvers with good diagnostic skills. This requires a highly analytical mindset and the ability to understand people on a psychoanalytic level.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Scheduling patient consultations.
Assessing patients and identifying their problems.
Engaging in discussion with patients and making them feel comfortable.
Implementing individualized treatment programs.
Undertaking psychometric testing.
Evaluating patient responses to treatment over time.
Organizing a long-term counseling plan that involves multiple visits.
Offering services to all age groups.
Offering both one-on-one and group counseling.
Keeping a detailed account of patient mental health history.
Being patient and building relationships based on trust.

REQUIREMENTS:
Degree in Counseling Psychology.
Attainment of a state license in Counseling Psychology.
Good observational skills and attention to detail.
Exceptional interpersonal skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Empathy and sensitivity when dealing with patients.
Highly analytical mindset.
Good diagnostic and problem-solving skills.

Interested Applicants who meet the requirements may apply here on our website or use the email address of La Lucia Hospital HR Manager STELLA VAN ROOY [stellavanrooy@laluciahospital.com]. Applicants will be conducted shortly, Should you not be contacted in 14 days of your application, Please consider your application unsuccessful and thank you for your interest in our healthcare group.