Faircape Group Psychologist - Independent Contractor (SLA Agreement) Jobs in South Africa
Faircape Group Psychologist - Independent Contractor (SLA Agreement) Jobs in South Africa
Job Description Faircape Health Tokai Estate is a Sub Acute Care and Rehabilitation Centre which provides restorative care and rehabilitation for patients recovering from a variety of medical conditions that include Neurological, Orthopaedic, Surgical and Respite. At Tokai Healthcare, the focus is mainly on acute conditions that immediately affect patients' rehabilitation progress.
Our world-class care aims to bridge the gap between hospital and home. Our Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) of leading healthcare professionals administers care in the most therapeutic environment possible and supports healing outcomes in all aspects.
We are looking for a Psychologist to support our dynamic multidisciplinary team in achieving holistic patient care.
If you want to work for a dynamic and reputable retirement group and have a passion for care then this is the job for you.
Overview of role:
Our facility has 50 subacute beds and 6 acute beds and treats a variety of conditions from elective hip/knee/spine surgery to emergency surgery (abdominal/amputations), as well as medical conditions including CVA / Guillain Barre / cancer.
We feel strongly about giving our patients the best care from all health professionals and recognise the need for mental health support in a setting where many patients have experienced a significant change in functioning.
We have between 0-4 inpatients needing psychological intervention at any given time in the facility.
It is preferable if the psychologist seeing them in the ward is able to follow up when the patient is discharged.
We are looking for a psychologist who is available to see our inpatients when needed and provide our MDT with email/telephonic feedback where appropriate.
It would be best for the psychologist to see our inpatients at the facility (rather than over Zoom). The psychologist could either see patients in their
rooms (if private room) or in the meeting room.
Observe, interview, and survey individuals.
Identify psychological, emotional, behavioural, or organisational issues and diagnose disorders.
Research and identify behavioural or emotional patterns.
Test for patterns that will help them better understand and predict behaviour.
Discuss the treatment of problems with clients.
Qualifications
Fully qualified Psychologist'
Professional Registration with HPCSA as a Psychologist.
Registered with BHF.
Experience and Knowledge
Knowledge of psychological theory and practice.
Independence and vibrancy.
Ability to work in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary perspective.
Commitment and loyalty.
Strong administrative and organising skills.
Project management and planning would be an advantage.
Skills and Attributes
Must be able to work well with a team to ensure their patient receives the best care possible.
Listening skills.
Communicate effectively with the healthcare team, including the nurse, therapists, family, and anyone involved.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Compassionate.
Strong communication skills.
Making sound decisions.
Patience.
Flexibility.
Genuine interest to work with the elderly.
Creative
Empathy
Computer literate.
Professional.
Well-spoken and presentable.
Specific Requirements
Own Transport.
Clear health record.
Clear credit record.
No criminal record.
Solid and positive references.
Vaccinated against covid-19 or prepared to be vaccinated prior to commencing job.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Faircape Group Psychologist - Independent Contractor (SLA Agreement) Jobs in South Africa
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