Registered Counsellor Grade 1

About this role

St Margaret’s Community Health Centre in Umzimkulu, KwaZulu-Natal, is looking for a Registered Counsellor on a fixed-term contract. The post is linked to the NHI contract period from 1 December 2026 to 31 March 2027. The counsellor will support patients at the centre, its clinic and the wider Umzimkulu sub-district.

What you’ll do

• Provide trauma counselling to patients.
• Give mental health care and psychological education to patients at the centre, its clinic and the Umzimkulu sub-district.
• Screen patients and refer them to other services when needed.
• Strengthen the referral process for patients with mental health disorders.
• Run outreach services and health talks on mental health issues.
• Train health professionals and workers in mental health care through in-service sessions.
• Keep accurate clinical records.

What you need

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or an equivalent qualification.
• A four-year Bachelor of Psychology.
• A valid certificate of registration as a Registered Counsellor with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
• Current HPCSA registration for 2026, including independent practice.
• A valid, unendorsed driver’s licence, code B or C1 (advantageous).
• Knowledge of the National Health Act, human resources policies, the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and HPCSA ethics and practice.
• Counselling, report writing, presentation and analytical skills, plus basic computer skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work under pressure, independently and in a team.

Is this job for you?

This job suits a qualified psychologist-trained counsellor who is already registered with the HPCSA. You should be comfortable with trauma work and mental health care in a community setting. You should also be happy to travel within the sub-district for outreach work.

Tips before you apply

• Have your HPCSA registration certificate and proof of 2026 registration ready. Reference them clearly in your CV.
• Write a detailed CV that shows your counselling experience, including trauma work, patient types and settings.
• Write your reference number, SMCHC 03/2026, in the reference column of the Z83 form. Applications missing the Z83 or the reference number can be disqualified.

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