3 months fixed-term Clinical Psychologist

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Organizational Description

The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls (The Academy) is a world-class educational platform for girls which is aimed at nurturing a new generation of dynamic women leaders. This residential boarding school is situated in Meyerton, Gauteng Province with just over 300 students enrolled in Grades 8 -12. Grade 12. Students write the Independent Examination Board (I.E.B.) NSC Examination.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates. Applications must be accompanied by a covering letter, CV with names of three contactable references, copy of the highest qualification(s) and the copy of identity. Interested candidates must register their profile at www.pnet.co.za

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Starting Date
Hiring Department
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Remuneration
January 10, 2024
Wellness Department
Head of Student Affairs
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Job Purpose

  • To provide professional input to the Psychology Department, support the realisation of the Academy’s strategic goals and provide a unique and high quality educational and psychological service.
  •  To promote the general progress and well-being of individual learners and groups to reach their potential in terms of academic, social and emotional development.
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Minimum academic requirements & experience

  • A Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology;
  • A minimum of three years’ experience as a Clinical Psychologist post registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA);
  • An up to date CPD portfolio.
  • Proven experience in working with vulnerable children and trauma.
  • Ability to provide counselling services within a learning environment.
  • Proven experience in working with individuals and groups.
  • Experience in promoting the holistic well-being and development of all students, academically, psychologically, and socially.
  • Should ideally have experience in a school or learning environment.
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Key responsibilities

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Knowledge, Skills and Attitude

  • Demonstrated ability in providing specialist psychological services within a learning environment;
  • Commitment to continuous improvement of the customer experience through service delivery excellence;
  • Ability to effectively convey complex technical issues or concepts to all stakeholders;
  • Team player with strong interpersonal skills and commitment to motivating and developing staff and team building;
  • Solution oriented with strong analytical and statistical skills;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentations and proposals;
  • Attention to quality, accuracy and detail orientation;
  • Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines;
  • Proven ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality;
  • Excellent administration skills;
  • Superior planning and organizational skills;
  • Alignment with OWLAG’s values;
  • Willingness to learn and implement the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics and actively encourage protocol alignment;
  • Act with the highest integrity and always uphold the Academy’s standards and values (Respect, Honour, Compassion, Service, Responsibility and Accountability).
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Position: (Head of Department: Psychology)
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Scholarship Application Statement

Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy School for Girls

The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls strives to provide a nurturing educational environment for academically gifted girls who come from impoverished backgrounds.

In an effort to preserve the Academy’s mission by awarding scholarships to deserving learners from impoverished communities, the Academy welcomes the appointment of AFRIZAN PEOPLE INTELLIGENCE to provide learner recruitment services for the Academy’s 2023/24 intakes.

With over 30 years of experience in recruitment, Afrizan is able to deliver a consistent and specialised approach towards learner recruitment.

Prospective applicants must direct all admission queries to admissions@afrizan.co.za to find out more about 2023/24 applications.

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