25 Clinical Psychologist jobs in South Africa

Company Description

THF is Newly created NOP, which provide free professional cancelling services & Awareness on the following programs GBV, Substance Abuse, Child bullying, Human trafficking and modern slavery, Exiety, & Depression to the community of Meadowlands,Soweto

Role Description

This is a volunteer on-site role for a Clinical Psychologist located in Meadowlands, Soweto. The Clinical Psychologist will be responsible for conducting psychological assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing both individual and group therapy. They will also be tasked with conducting psychological testing, overseeing clinical supervision for less experienced staff, and offering counseling services. Regular collaboration with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care is also a significant part of this role.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and skills in Psychology, Mental Health, and Counseling Psychology
• Proficiency in Psychological Testing
• Experience in Clinical Supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
• Degree in Clinical Psychology or related field
• Licensure as a Clinical Psychologist
• Experience in a clinical setting is a plus

Psychologist — Emotional Regulation, Behavioral SkillsPurpose

Reduce dysregulation and increase adaptive behavior. Support generalisation across settings.

Scope

• Assessment, formulation, therapy, and skills training.
• Caregiver coaching and inter-disciplinary coordination.
• Documentation and outcomes reporting.

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct brief functional/clinical assessments; build case formulation.
• Set measurable emotional-regulation and behavior goals.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions (e.g., CBT skills, coping plans, exposure, behavioral skills training).
• Provide parent strategies for co-regulation, reinforcement, and routines.
• Define practice tasks for Therapy Assistant where appropriate.
• Monitor risk indicators; set escalation and safety steps.

Deliverables

• Formulation and treatment plan.
• Session notes, monthly statements, final outcomes report.
• Practical coping tools and step-by-step plans.

Skills

• Structured, skills-based therapy with youth.
• Data collection, progress evaluation, simple visuals for plans.

Tools

• Telehealth platform, worksheets, behavior logs, rating scales.

Experience / Qualification

• Degree in Psychology with child/adolescent focus.
• Experience with neurodivergent profiles preferred.

KPIs

• Reduction in dysregulation metrics.
• Skill generalisation evidenced by caregiver report.
• On-time documentation.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: R280,00 per hour

Expected hours: 3 – 15 per week

Work Location: In person

Company Description

Shemesh Therapy is a boutique mental wellness service connecting top South African mental health specialists with clients in Israel, UK, US, and Canada. Focused on enhancing employee well-being, Shemesh provides personalized therapy and mental wellness programs that prioritize mental health in workplaces to reduce burnout and improve productivity. Through a curated selection of therapists and an AI-driven matching process, Shemesh offers high-quality, affordable care tailored to each client's unique needs.

Role Description

This is a contract remote role for a Clinical Psychologist at Shemesh Therapy (english). The Psychologist will be responsible for providing counseling, conducting psychological assessments, and offering mental health support to clients. The role involves delivering personalized therapy sessions and developing mental wellness programs to enhance client well-being.

Qualifications

• Psychology and Counseling skills
• 5 Years experience in Mental Health
• Masters in Clinical psychology
• Ability to conduct Psychological Assessments
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of various therapeutic techniques
• Experience working in a virtual therapy setting
• Licensure as a Psychologist with the HPCSA

Email for applications

ELIGIBILITY

All suitable candidates

CLOSING DATE

REFERENCE NUMBER

HS 36/25 Ext.

SALARY

TCOE: R p.a

DEPARTMENT

City Health

DIRECTORATE

COMMUNITY SERVICES and

HEALTH

Clinical Psychologist

Requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification preferably a Clinical

Psychology Degree

• Current valid registration as a Clinical Psychologist with the

Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

• 3- 5 years relevant experience
• Experience in culturally diverse communities
• PC Literate
• A valid driver's licence
• Experience in primary health care services is desirable
• The position may require the successful candidate to work

flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays,

depending on the needs of the clinic and the patients

• The successful candidate may be required to work at

different clinics or community health facilities

Key Performance Areas

• Provides primary care mental health psychology interventions for

patients in primary health care facilities (clinics) including

diagnosis,counselling and therapeutic interventions(treatment)

• Participates in the clinic-based multidisciplinary team meetings

around patients' case reports

• Provides Interpersonal relationship management as a

subject expert

• Project manages at clinic level the implementation of the mental

health programme

• Conducts or participates in operational research that

addresses gaps or challenges in mental health service

delivery, client experience, or clinical outcomes.

• Completes administrative tasks related to job function
• Provides support for the mental health programme

How to Apply

By submitting your application for a position at the City of Cape

Town, you are consenting to the use of your personal information

provided as part of your application and/or Recruitment process for

Recruitment and Selection purposes. In addition, you may be

required to undergo, including but not limited to, Criminal and

Job Title

Chief Officer: Counselling/ Clinical Psychologist (post level 8) (Job ID: 6259)

Organizational Unit

University of the Free State -> Student Affairs -> Student Counselling and Development

Contract Type

Permanent

Occupational Level

Junior Management

Location

Qwaqwa Campus - Qwaqwa, FS ZA (Primary)

Closing Date

20/10/2025

Description

KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered. The system allows a maximum of eight attachments. To avoid upload issues, we recommend merging some or all documents into fewer files before submitting.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

To ensure your application is complete, you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements, as well as the following standard documentation:

• A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
• Copies of your qualifications, or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications, please include SAQA accreditation).
• A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals).
• Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter, appointment contract, service certificate, or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).

Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide Psychotherapy and counselling with regards to personal social, emotional and career development.
• Identify, diagnose, and treat serious psychological problems and refer to other professionals when need arises.
• Lialise with Student Counselling and Development, management, student affairs, faculties, academic departments, support services and student representatives.
• Conduct Psychometric assessments & provide Career Counselling.
• Perform psychological screening and first level interventions aimed at enhancing student functioning.
• Design and present developmental workshops for students.
• Marketing of service.
• Office Management and administration
• Participate in the Division of Student Affairs goals and objective

Inherent requirements:

• A Master's degree in Counselling/ Clinical Psychology on NQF Level 9.
• Active registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in the category Counselling/ Clinical Psychology (attach proof).
• Minimum one (1) year's experience working with students in Higher Education, or in working with young adults, and an involvement in student/young adults' life activities or initiatives.

Recommendations:

• Two (2) years' relevant experience within a counselling setting in a higher education environment.
• Proven experience in providing career counselling to young adults.
• Proven experience in providing trauma counseling to young adults.
• Sesotho and/ or Zulu speaking.

Competencies

Required competencies:

• Results Orientated:
• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
• The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

• Strategic Thinking:

• The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
• The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.

• Business Acumen:

• The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• Proficient in using MS Office.

• Leading:

• The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
• The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.

• Building Coalitions:

• The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.
• The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

Assumption of duties:

01 January 2026.

Closing date:

20 October 2025

Salary:

The salary is available on request.

Fringe benefits:

(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.

Enquiries:

For enquiries, please feel free to contact or email or Additionally, kindly contact / 2979 / 2558 for assistance.

General:

The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Plan is available at: EEA13-UFS EE Plan 1 March 2025_28 Feb

The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.

The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

• Women's and Children's Health Network, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) – Enfield (5085)

• Salary

• Classification - AHP3 - Allied Health Professional L3 - $108,347.00 to $16,216.00

• Full Time - Ongoing permanent and 12-month contract available.

About The Opportunity
We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the Forensic
CAMHS
team as a
Senior Psychologist (Clinical or Forensic),
where you will be responsible for:

• The provision of expert clinical knowledge and or interventions in child and adolescent mental health.
• Provides discipline specific forensic/clinical assessments including utilising standardised, reliable and validated psychometric assessment tools (including e.g. assessment of cognitive, emotional, academic, behavioural or adaptive functioning) as clinically indicated, as well as structured clinical interviews , to inform opinion and recommendations
• Provides written opinion reports in a clear, concise manner that is readily understood by both consumers and professionals, and maintained in accordance with organisational policy.
• Developing partnerships both internal through a multidisciplinary approach and external to use clinical psychology expertise to ensure optimal client needs and outcomes.
• Working collaboratively with consumers in the development of individual care/treatment plans using a recovery framework.
• Promoting access and equity of services for people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.
• Acting as a consultant and resource person to CAMHS, other agencies and the community by providing information and education regarding child and adolescent and family mental health.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Must hold an appropriate degree in Psychology or equivalent qualification recognised by the Psychology Board of Australia
• Must hold general registration with Psychology Board of Australia and be endorsed in clinical psychology.
• Must hold approved supervisor status with the Psychology Board of Australia at all levels of supervision (primary and secondary).
• The ability to communicate and work with other professionals, facilitate group functions and work as a team member.
• The ability to work with a high degree of responsibility with limited supervision and direction.
• Extensive clinical experience in the delivery of mental health psychology services to children and adolescents.
• Advanced clinical experience in the delivery of a range of evidence based clinical modalities relevant to Child and Adolescent Mental Health.
• Advanced knowledge in at least one area of clinical practice relevant to Child and Adolescent Mental Health.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.
• Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to 9,010 each FBT year + 2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Free public transport for SA Health Metropolitan Hospital workers to and from the Women's and Children's Hospital. Note: Does not apply to network community sites.
• Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program

About Us
The
Women's & Children's Health Network
is the state's leading provider of best practice health care for women, babies, children and young people across South Australia. We offer:

• specialist care for children with acute and chronic conditions
• state of the art maternity and obstetric care services
• community based services reaching hundreds of thousands of babies, children and young people, their families and communities across SA
• specialist programs including Mental Health, Child & Family Health services, Youth and Aboriginal Health services.

Join our patient centred team and contribute to providing South Australia's women, babies, children and young people with the best health care through both within our hospital or via our many and varied community services and programs.

Our values of Compassion, Respect, Equity, Accountability and working Together for Excellence or CREATE Together represent who we are as a Network.

Want to know more about WCHN opportunities?
Click Here to discover how you can
Realise your Potential
and join one of the many teams at the Women's and Children's Network to make positive change in our community.

Stay connected with our Network Follow us on LinkedIn to stay informed about exciting job opportunities and updates on what we do.
Click here
to join the conversation.
Special Conditions
To find out more about this role, including key selection criteria, all special conditions and minimum requirements, please click on the attached role description and also review our document checklists below.

Immunisation Requirements Checklist

Applicant Documents Checklist

Application Instructions
You will be required to attach a 1-2 page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria of the role and a current résumé/curriculum vitae prior to clicking 'Submit Application'. It is recommended to allow enough time to complete the whole application as the system times out after one hour of inactivity.

Other Important Information
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Want further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Enquiries
Lee Marling

Position: Manager, CAMHS Statewide Services

Phone:

E-mail:

Application Closing Date
: 16 September 2025 – 11:55pm

Useful Links
AHP3 Senior Forensic Psychologist Role-Description-April

AHP3 - CAMHS Senior Clinical Psychologist - -Role Description -

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

ES Clinical Counselling Psychologist Fixed Term until 31/03/2026
Applications are welcome from those who want to work flexibly, with a hybrid model of remote and on-site working requirements. You would be joining a friendly team of Clinical/Counselling Psychologists, CBT Therapists, Clinical Associates in Applied Psychology and trainees. Quite uniquely, you would sit within the Psychology team, while providing input into the secondary care Community Mental Health Service in the local CMHTs across NHS Highland. This has the benefit of regular contact and support from your Psychology colleagues, while also allowing you to establish good working relationships with our multidisciplinary teams. This post may be suitable as a development opportunity for someone wishing to gain experience in NHS work settings. Appropriate support and supervision would be provided.

Within the department there are a variety of therapeutic orientations, with our clinicians delivering a range of psychological therapies including EMDR, ACT, CFT, CBT, Schema Therapy, CPT. Specialist supervision groups are available as well as monthly departmental CPD meetings and peer supervision. Clinical supervision would be provided by more senior Clinical/Counselling Psychology staff working in the department. Clinical work would involve triaging and assessing people referred to the CMHT, for whom a psychological intervention is indicated. Psychological interventions would be delivered individually and in groups, in-person and online. An interest in trauma work would be beneficial and you would be well supported in developing competency in this area and further Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities are supported. The role involves regular input to CMHT meetings, providing consultation to MDTs and there are also opportunities for providing training and supervision for other professionals.

The Psychology Service has strong working links with the West of Scotland Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and Masters training programmes; including opportunities for teaching, supervision of trainees, and research.

Our team is based at New Craigs Hospital, in the growing city of Inverness, which offers amenities including restaurants, bars, music venues, theatres, cinema, history, culture and sports. The city provides a high quality of life with excellent transport links, including regular air services to hubs such as London and Amsterdam. The Highlands of Scotland is the largest and most sparsely populated health board in Scotland covering 41% of the country's landmass. Renowned for its beauty, its varied scenery ranges across mountains, beaches, lochs, castles and glens. With excellent opportunities for an outdoor lifestyle, facilities include sailing, mountain biking, snow sports, hiking and open water swimming. Many of the team have moved to the Highlands for the fantastic lifestyle it can provide and we are always welcoming and inclusive to those who have relocated. The Psychology Service within NHS Highland is a supportive, dynamic and developing department, providing services across the region. The nature of the health board area requires us to be innovative and continually adapting to change. Due to the current challenges faced by the NHS we are embracing change and improvement to our service. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the development of psychological services and the wider Adult Mental Health Service.

Informal enquiries and visits are welcomed. Contact: Dr Alyson Jack, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Head of Psychology in Community Adult Mental Health.
Additional Information For Candidates

• You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
• DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date
• For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link:
• To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link:
• Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately
• Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates
• Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - for advice and support with any system issues
• We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain
• Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments
• Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Highland

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through .

• Women's and Children's Health Network, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), Kaurna Land, Enfield 5085
• Full Time - Ongoing permanent and 12-month contract available

• Salary - AHP3, $108,347.00 to $16, % Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits

• An additional annual allowance of 11,174.00 is payable to Psychologists where the successful candidate holds an Area of Practice Endorsement provided by the Psychology Board of Australia (paid on pro rata basis).

About WCHN
Join the Women's and Children's Health Network (WCHN), South Australia's leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We're shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9 010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional 2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.

About The Role
In this role, you will provide expert clinical knowledge and or evidence-based interventions to support the mental health and wellbeing of children and adolescents.

Key duties of the role

• Delivering discipline-specific forensic/clinical assessments using standardised, reliable, and validated psychometric tools (e.g. cognitive, emotional, academic, behavioural, or adaptive functioning), as well as structured clinical interviews to inform professional opinion and recommendations.
• Preparing clear, concise written reports that communicate findings and recommendations effectively to consumers and professionals, in line with organisational policy.
• Building strong internal and external partnerships, using clinical psychology expertise to ensure optimal client outcomes through a multidisciplinary approach.
• Working collaboratively with consumers to develop individual care and treatment plans within a recovery-oriented framework.
• Promoting access and equity of services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Acting as a consultant and resource to CAMHS, partner agencies, and the broader community by providing education and guidance on child, adolescent, and family mental health.

Skills And Experience

• A degree in Psychology or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Psychology Board of Australia.
• General registration with the Psychology Board of Australia, with endorsement in Clinical Psychology.
• Approved supervisor status with the Psychology Board of Australia for both primary and secondary supervision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and facilitate group functions.
• Extensive clinical experience delivering mental health psychology services to children and adolescents.
• Advanced skills in the application of evidence-based clinical modalities relevant to child and adolescent mental health.
• In-depth knowledge and expertise in at least one specialist area of clinical practice within the child and adolescent mental health field.

Enquiries can be directed to
Lee Marling - Manager, CAMHS Statewide Services, or

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Requirements
To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:

• AHP3 Senior Forensic Psychologist Role-Description-April
• AHP3 - CAMHS Senior Clinical Psychologist - -Role Description -
• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. Want further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 5 November 2025 – 11:55pm

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We are excited to offer this rare opportunity to join DARS Psychological Services for a fixed term contract, which has arisen from an upcoming period of planned leave. We provide a service to people accessing, and working within, the pan-Highland Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service. You will also be part of a wider NHS Highland Psychology Therapies service, with a range of disciplines providing psychology services across Highland.

Training in core psycho-social interventions as they apply to the drug / alcohol and mental health population will be provided, as will regular contact and supervision from the DARS Psychological Services Head of Service. Working in DARS Psychological Services would provide variety in terms of job roles, including clinical work, staff training, supervision, consultation, and service development (e.g. the implementation of the Medically-Assisted Treatment Standards).

We look forward to welcoming applications from creative Clinical Psychologists who enjoy job variety.

For informal enquiries please contact

Additional Information For Candidates

• You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
• DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date
• For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link:
• To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link:
• Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately
• Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates
• Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - for advice and support with any system issues
• We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain
• Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments
• Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Highland

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through