CSCD Internship: Psychologist (Stellenbosch, Western Cape) South Africa 2021 - 2022
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
23 March 2021.
Be sure to apply on or before this date - any applications submitted after this date are late and will NOT be accepted.
ABOUT THE COMPANY PROVIDING THE INTERNSHIP:
The Centre for Student Counselling and Development (CSCD) is complied of 5-units and aims to deliver professional, integrated, and client centres services that focus on development and support to the Stellenbosch University community. Their vision is to create a centre that is inclusive, approachable as well as client-centred with strong values rooted in humanity. The CSCD has a number of staff members, such as psychologists, psychology interns, social workers, portfolio/project coordinators, student assistants, administrative staff, and support officers.
DETAILS ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME:
Location: Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Duration: 12 months
Number of positions available: 3
The Centre for Student Counselling and Development is offering an internship programme to candidates for the role of Intern Psychologists. The programme will commence on 1 January 2022. This position is based at the Unit for Academic Counselling and Development.
Key Performance Areas of the Programme:
- Ensuring that psychological services are delivered to students and scholars- this includes academic counselling, psychometric assessment, psychotherapy, and career development counselling
- Participating in presenting workshops
- Drafting psychological reports
- Directing intake interviews
- Ensuring administrative tasks are completed
- Partaking in the group and individual supervision
- Ensuring relative research to support casework is conducted/ case presentations
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY:
Before applying, please ensure that you meet ALL of the following minimum entry criteria – failure to satisfy all the requirements will result in your application being disqualified:
- Must have a completed module in Career Counselling (Masters level)
- Must have an exceptional command of the English language (written and oral)
- Must be fluent in an additional second South African official language
- Must have experience and knowledge in career counselling (narrative approach)
- Must have a practical/scientific approach to the development of key skills to establish student's success
- Must be knowledgeable about the Children's Act No. 38 of 2005 (as well as the application of it)
- Must have experience and knowledge in therapeutic interventions of younger children and their parents
- Must have experience in leading and compiling group work sessions
- Must be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Intern Psychologist in Educational Psychology
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
- Must be able to work in a high pressured environment
- Must be able to work well in a team
- Must be able to follow a working schedule and operate in a structured environment, delivering high-quality service
- Must have experience in a multidisciplinary professional team
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE INTERNSHIP POSITION:
Applications must be submitted online for the following position:
CSCD Internship: Psychologist (Stellenbosch, Western Cape)
(Reference number: SSVO/060/0221)
Attach the following documents to your application:
- A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (with at least 3 contactable references)
- Proof of registration/ successful completion of a structured Master's programme in Educational Psychology
- A letter of motivation/ your reason for applying to the programme
Please note:
- The CSCD will provide candidates with assistance in compiling their individual programme for approval with the Health Professions Council of South Africa
- Candidates must provide proof of registration for an approved master's programme
- The University is committed to employment equity (EE) as such appointments will be made in accordance with the EE plan
- The University is NOT obligated to make an appointment
- The University reserves the right to conduct background checks as well as investigate qualifications
- If you do not hear a response within four weeks of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful
CONTACT THE INTERNSHIP PROVIDER FOR QUERIES:
For any queries related to this internship programme, please contact the CSCD directly:
Contact Person: Dr. Munita Dunn-Coetzee
Telephone number: 021 808 4707
Email address: mdunn@sun.ac.za
Contact Person: Dr. E Sinclair
Telephone number: 021 808 4707
Email address: est@sun.ac.za