Clinical Psychologist | POD
- Function
- Rehabilitation
- Facility
- Life St Dominic's Hospital
- Position
- Clinical Psychologist | POD
- Introduction
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A Vacancy exists for a Clinical Psychologist (POD), based at our Rehabilitation Unit at Life St. Dominic’s hospital in East London, reporting to Carina Basset, Therapy Services Coordinator. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring delivery of uncompromising quality care in line with Company Strategic Objectives and applicable Health Legislation.
- Critical Outputs
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- Provide Clinical Psychology services to all patients admitted to Life Rehabilitation Unit, upon referral from the Rehabilitation Doctor.
- Conduct assessments, plan programmes and administer individual and group therapy treatment to patients with neurological disorders such as TBI, CVA, SCI, complex orthopedic conditions, multi-morbidity conditions such as Guillain Barre, etc. with the focus on neuro-psychological baseline screening and complex psychotherapeutic intervention and in in collaboration with other therapy disciplines.
- Provide sexual health management.
- Educate patients and their families about the patient’s condition and advise teams on management strategies.
- Contribute to weekly team and family meetings.
- Participate in discharge planning and carer training.
- Keep accurate and timeous records and reports.
- Professional therapy service implementation in accordance with Life Healthcare protocols and procedures.
- Function effectively as a part of an interdisciplinary team to meet the requirements of quality patient care.
- Effectively respond to queries and handle them accordingly.
- Attend and contribute towards Continuous Professional Development activities of the unit.
- Promote and maintain sound and productive relationships with referral sources and stakeholders in the field of Rehabilitation.
- Requirements
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- Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology and current HPCSA registration as a Clinical Psychologist.
- Experience in neuropsychology and sexual health management in disability an advantage.
- Experience in multi-disciplinary management.
- Commitment to quality patient care and customer satisfaction.
- Pass Verification assessment (i.e., Criminal check, etc.)
- Competencies
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- Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
- Resilience
- Engaging diversity
- Verbal & written communication and presentation
- Influencing
- Drive & energy
- Excellence orientation
- Ethical behaviour
- Building relationships
- Customer responsiveness
- Organisational awareness
- StDominicsRecruitment@lifehealthcare.co.za
- Closing date
- Friday, June 6, 2025
Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.
Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.