TRAFFIC Western Cape

Psychologist

Faircape Health
South African Rand . ZAR 200,000 - 300,000

Job Description

Faircape Health In-Patient Sub-Acute Rehabilitation Facility

Faircape Health, a division of the Faircape Group, operates a portfolio of luxury lifestyle retirement villages and world-class healthcare centres across the Western Cape. Our in-patient-acute rehabilitation facilities provide integrated, patient-centred care for individuals recovering from complex medical conditions, supported by highly experienced multidisciplinary teams.

We are seeking a registered Psychologist to join an established private practice as an Associate, based within one of our in-patient sub-acute rehabilitation healthcare facilities, Tokai Estate. This role is ideal for a psychologist who enjoys working within a collaborative medical environment and is passionate about supporting patients through recovery, adjustment, and rehabilitation.

The position is part-time (10-15 hours per week), with flexibility in how these hours are structured and scheduled.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide psychological assessment, diagnosis, formulation, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions for in-patients with medical healthcare conditions
  • Deliver individual and family psychotherapy, as well as psychoeducation, tailored to patients' clinical and rehabilitation needs
  • Work closely within a multidisciplinary team, actively participating in MDT meetings to support holistic patient care
  • Consult and collaborate with medical, nursing, therapy, and allied healthcare professionals
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including progress notes, discharge summaries, and reports
  • Manage administrative responsibilities efficiently, including billing and compliance with relevant healthcare and practice systems
Minimum Requirements
  • Current, valid registration with HPCSA as a Psychologist
  • Registration category must be Clinical Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist, or Neuropsychologist
Preferred Experience
  • 2-5 years' experience working as an independent or associate practitioner
  • Experience working within healthcare or medical settings
  • Experience working with patients presenting with a broad range of medical pathologies, including:
    • Cardiac
    • Orthopaedic
    • Palliative care
    • Oncology
  • Working knowledge of EDI billing systems, particularly Healthbridge Clinical
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative, patient-centred approach
Skills and Attributes
  • Compassionate, patient-centred approach with strong clinical judgement
  • Sound assessment, formulation, and therapeutic intervention skills
  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and clinicians
  • Professional, ethical, and confidential practice aligned to HPCSA standards
  • Well-organised, able to manage clinical and administrative responsibilities efficiently
  • Comfortable working independently within a structured healthcare environment
Specific Requirements
  • Clear health, criminal, and credit record.
  • Two written references.

Above market-related salary. The amount offered will be dependent on qualifications, experience and other market related factors.

Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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