Psychology Internship

AHRI Research Psychology Internship Programme

August 20, 2019

The AHRI is offering a 12-month Research Psychology Internship who will primarily be providing assistance with the various functions related to the monitoring and implementation of certain projects in the KwaZulu-Natal region.

The Africa Health Research Institute is an independent, multi-disciplinary research institute operating two facilities in KwaZulu-Natal. The Institute’s primary objective is to become a source of important breakthroughs into the transmission, susceptibility and cure of TB, HIV and other related illnesses. The AHRI also works to improve on current methods of treatment, diagnosis and prevention.

AHRI Research Psychology Internship Programme

The AHRI’s Research Psychology Internship Programme is a 12-month internship agreement where the successful applicant will be providing support in the execution and coordination of functions included in the monitoring and implementation of HIV and TB initiatives in KwaZulu-Natal.

The incumbent will be taken in to perform the following support tasks:

Ensure accurate collection and verification of research data
Conduct literature research and interpret information as basis for feedback on technical activities
Perform all functions while being based in the AHRI’s Durban facility

Career Options

The AHRI Research Psychology Internship Programme does not guarantee full-time employment at the end of the internship period.

Requirements or Eligibility

To qualify for the internship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Must hold a post graduate degree in Social Science or Health
Computer literate and knows how to use Microsoft Office applications
Holds a South African driver’s license (Code B) with own vehicle
Good background knowledge of TB and HIV/AIDS
Familiarity with the scientific research process
Capable of gathering and organizing data electronically
Able to create reports
Being fluent in English and isiZulu is a plus

Click here to view the job advert.

How to Apply

If you meet the basic qualifications and wish to apply for the position, click here to create an account (if you don’t have one).

Once done, log in and use the reference number DUR/RESPSYCINT/JAN/2020 to find the job opening.

Opening and Closing Dates

Deadline for submission of applications is on 1 September 2019.

Contact Information

For further enquiries about the application process, click here.

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University of Pretoria Counselling Psychologist Internship Programme

August 12, 2019

The University of Pretoria is calling on qualified graduates to apply for its Counselling Psychologist Internship Programme for 2020. Details about UP and its internship offering is available below.

Founded in 1908, the University of Pretoria is a public research university and one of the first few institutions still operating that is awarded university status. From 32 students when it first opened, UP had a student population of about 49,000 in 2015. The University sits on 1,120 hectares of land with seven suburban campuses.

University of Pretoria Counselling Psychologist Internship Programme

The internship programme is in need of 3 successful applicants who will be joining the Student Support Division under the Department of Student Affairs. As Counselling Psychologist interns, the scope of their duties and responsibilities includes the following:

Provide counselling or psycho-therapeutic services to young adults and students to help ensure emotional and academic wellness
Conduct psychoeducation and group work sessions
Perform career assessments, counselling
Develop therapeutic and training programmes
Provide therapeutic services to off-campus service users as part training
Conduct mandatory supervision as needed
Analyze data as part of the research process

Career Options

The UP Counselling Psychologists Internship programme runs for a period of 12 months. The university does not guarantee permanent employment at the end of the programme.

Requirements or Eligibility

To qualify for the internship, you must meet the following minimum requisites:

A registered MSc or MA Counselling Psychology Intern at a recognized college or university
Must be a registered HPCSA Intern Psychologist
Successfully completed course work as well as practical work during first year of MSc or MA Counselling Psychology training
Must be knowledgeable in the following areas
- Brief and short term therapy methods
- Psychometric assessments
- HPCSA Code of Ethics and Conduct for Psychologists
- Professional psychological intervention
Able to diagnose psychopathology and psychological as prescribed by the Scope of Practice for Counselling Psychologists
Communicate with external organizations regarding delivering services to students
Highly flexible to service demands
Good interpersonal skills
Capable of working within a multi-disciplinary team
Solid multi-tasking skills
Able to perform under pressure
Highly professional, sensitive and confidential towards student diversity
Superb written and verbal communication skills
Reliable with clear ethical insight
Skilled in MS Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
Capable of managing crisis interventions

Additional preference will be given to applicants with:

Working experience within a clinical setting
Experience in administering psychometric tests
Solid report writing

Click here to view the job advert.

How to Apply

If you meet the minimum requirements and would like to pursue this application, be sure to prepare the following supporting documents prior to applying:

An updated CV
Proof of MSc or MA Counselling Psychology registration (certified copy)
Proof of current HPCSA Student Psychologist registration (certified copy)
Academic results and proof of undergraduate qualifications (certified copies)
Three character references with complete contact details (name, phone, email)
Self-evaluation

You need to register an account in order to apply for the position. Click here to access UP’s recruitment portal and then click “Register Now” to get started.

Use the job ID 23504 to quickly pull up the job advert.

For step-by-step instructions on how to complete the online application form, click here.