Counsellor job vacancy at Gauteng Department of Health | R400 PER HOUR SALARY

The Gauteng Department of Health is hiring and invites applications for the vacancy: COUNSELLOR GRADE 1 – GRADE 3 (SESSION) REF NO: EHD2023/05/37.

CLOSING DATE: 26 May 2023 at 12.00 noon

SALARY:

Grade 1: R311.00 per hour
Grade 2: R354.00 per hour
Grade 3: R399.00 per hour

CENTRE: Ekurhuleni Health District

REQUIREMENTS:

B. Psych Degree or Honors Degree in Psychology. Registration with professional body such as Council for counsellors SA (CCSA); Association for Supportive Counsellors and Holistic Practitioners (ASCHP) or Health Professions Council of SA (HPCSA) as Registered Counsellor.

A minimum of 12 months’ relevant experience. A valid driver’s license is essential.

Grade 1: Less than 8 years relevant experience required after registration with the Council for counselors South Africa (CCSA); Association for Supportive Councilors and Holistic Practitioners (ASCHP) or (HPCSA) Counsellor.

Grade 2: At least 8 years, but less than 16 years, relevant experience after registration with the Council for counsellor SA (CCSA); Association for Supportive Counsellor and Holistic Practitioners (ASCHP) or Health Professions Council of SA (HPCSA)HPCSA as a Counsellor.

Grade 3: 16 years and more relevant experience after registration with the Council for counselors SA (CCSA); Association for Supportive Counsellors and Holistic Practitioners (ASCHP) or Health Professions Council of SA (HPCSA) as a Counsellor.

DUTIES: Provide general psychological services within the clinics including and not limited to: screening patients for mental health challenges and developing referral pathways;

Debriefing or trauma- counselling to patients visiting the health facilities; provide psycho-education and supportive counselling;

Establish and conduct support groups sessions, assist psychology team with awareness campaigns; participate actively in training and development initiatives;

Work closely with the Clinical psychologist; provide outreach services and promote the prevention of mental health disorders.

ENQUIRIES: Dr B.J.K Motshwane Tel No: (011) 876-1717

APPLICATIONS: Applications should be hand delivered to Ekurhuleni Health District at 40 Catlin Street,
Germiston, 1400 or posted to The Human Resource Manager, Private Bag X1005, Germiston, 1400.

NOTE/ Instruction: Applications must be submitted on a new Z.83 form and must be completed in full. Applications for employment must be fully completed, initiated, and signed by applicant, failure to complete will lead to disqualification during the selection process.

Section A, B, C, D and F must be fully completed, and E and G should be ignored if the information is attached on the CV. Declaration must be signed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be required /requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to HR on or before the day of the interview.

If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.