Therapist (Occupational Therapist, Registered Counsellor or Psychologist)

VACANCY: AKESO MONTROSE MANOR CLINIC

THERAPIST

Province: Western Cape

Clinic: Akeso Montrose Manor Clinic

Position: Therapist (Occupational Therapist, Registered Counsellor or Psychologist)

Department: COPE

Closing date: 21 July 2026

SUMMARY

Established in 2010, The Centre of Psychotherapy Excellence (COPE), is a multi-disciplinary treatment programme that lies at the heart of our mental health facilities and specializes in mental health care services. The temporary position for a Psychologist or Occupational Therapist will require the incumbent to work on a part time basis and will be based at the Akeso Montrose Manor Clinic (specialized ED unit). The position is for a 6 month contract and would be a half day position (08:00 – 13:00). The incumbent will contribute and coordinate all mental health related activities ensuring quality care and support to patients.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Provide high quality therapeutic programs and interventions to both in-patients and out-patients with measurable outcomes

· Conducting daily group therapy sessions

· Management of individual cases, individual therapy and family therapy

· Conducting individual assessments and client-centred intervention

· Fulfilling administration duties as required by the group practice and HPCSA

· Working as a fully integrated member of the multi-disciplinary team

· Attending weekly ward rounds and providing feedback to the team regarding patients’ progress and treatment

· To actively support and engage in Clinical Quality Projects activities and initiatives

· Taking supervision and engaging in regular training to ensure best practice

· Ensuring CPD requirements are met

· Carrying out administrative duties for COPE as required to ensure smooth running of the therapeutic program

· Conducting family and conjoint sessions

· Must be able to work with both adults and adolescents

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

· Professional Registration with HPCSA as a Psychologist or Occupational Therapist

· Registered with BHF

· A minimum of 3 years in-patient group experience

· Knowledge and experience eating disorder & addiction intervention would be advantageous

APPLICATIONS:

· Kindly forward your CV to [email protected]

· COPE is an equal opportunity employer and all recruitment will be done in line with the respective facilities Employment Equity Plan.

Work Location: In person