University of Pretoria: Counseling Psychologist Internship 2018 / 2019

The University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications to apply for x5 Counseling Psychologist Internship Programme for 2018 / 2019 in Pretoria. The duration of this Internship Preogramme is 12 months. Successful candidates will receive a stipend of R 96 000 per annum as determined by UP policy guidelines .The University of Pretoria’s commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

Internship Application Closing Date: 08 August 2018

Internship Provider: University of Pretoria

Internship Location: Pretoria, Gauteng

Requiremenents

• Proven registration as a MA or MSc Counselling Psychology Intern at an accredited university;
• Registration as an Intern Psychologist with HPCSA.

Responsibilities

• The incumbents will be responsible for rendering counseling psychology services to students/young adults to ensure academic success and emotional wellness.
• This will include the development and identification of training and guidance programmes to enhance the academic success of students/young adults.

Competencies & Skills

• Good interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team;
• Efficient planning, organising and prioritising skills;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Professionalism, confidentiality and sensitivity towards the diversity of students;
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal);
• Computer skills in MS Word, PowerPoint and e-mail;
• Ethical insight and reliability;
• To be available on call for the 24-hour Crisis line on a rotating basis;
• Ability to manage crisis interventions.

The successful candidates will actively participate in the following areas:

• Psychotherapeutic / counselling services to students / young adults to ensure academic and emotional wellness;
• Group work sessions as part of the co-curricular programme for students / young adults;
• Career assessment, report writing and counselling;
• Development of training and therapeutic programmes in view of the identified needs of students / young adults;
• Providing therapeutic services to children at other off-campus institutions as part of training;
• Mandatory supervision as part of training;
• Render a 24 hour crisis line service on rotation;
• Data analysing as part of research process.

How to Apply

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers@UP.

Apply Online for University of Pretoria Internships 2018 / 2019

In applying for this post, please attach:

• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of registration as a current MA or MSc 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;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact;
• Self-evaluation.

Enquiries: Dr L Blokland, Tel: (012) 420 2333

Notifications

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 September 2018, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.