Clinical Psychologist

The Hans Foundation (THF); Ghaziabad District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hans Foundation (THF) invites applications for a Psychology professional for the Mobile Community Outreach Rehabilitation for Persons with Disabilities project in Ghaziabad. The role is contractual and renewable, reporting to the Project Manager, and focuses on early intervention, healthcare and rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities.

Candidates should hold an MPhil in Clinical or Rehabilitation Psychology or a Master’s in Psychology with a PG Diploma in Clinical/Rehab

Qualifications

• Mandate: MPhil in Clinical/Rehabilitation Psychology or Master's with PG Diploma in Clinical/Rehab Psychology.
• Valid RCI Registration is required.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant work experience with people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Psychological assessment and management.
• Guidance counselling and home-visit follow-ups.
• Behavioural assessment and mental health screening.
• Generate mental health awareness in the community.
• Conduct screening camps and community sensitisation.
• Forming support groups and maintaining records.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal

Counselling skills

Effective communication

Organisation and time management

Professionalism

Education

MPhil in Clinical or Rehabilitation Psychology

Master's in Psychology + PG Diploma in Clinical/Rehab Psychology

Job description

Background of The Hans Foundation

Over its 15 years of existence, THF has reached more than 35 million beneficiaries through its programs. THF works with communities through direct implementation of projects on the ground in addition to providing local management and monitoring support to not-for-profit organisations in India funded through THF USA and RIST.

Background of the Project

Project: Mobile Community Outreach Rehabilitation for Persons with Disabilities

The early the better

believing in this approach, The Hans Foundation has been supporting a number of projects to facilitate the early years of development. It provides supportive services to children and adult with disabilities who more often lack access to the comprehensive and intensified services in those magical years of development and also needed across the lifespan. This approach dramatically improves individual s chances to reach their full potential and functioning, have better quality of life and take up their right place in the society as adults. The Hans Foundation is creating more such facilities and services in the country to reach the last mile of targeted community while aiming to achieve the goal

Persons with disabilities are socially included and living a valued productive life .

This project would be operated through mobile bus/van for early intervention, healthcare and rehabilitation, multidisciplinary interventions which is part of our broader effort to improve the lives of all children and adults with disabilities and to support reforms in the social system. The project will facilitate PWDs in accessing the disability certificate, Govt schemes, assistive aids and appliances and others benefits provided by the government.

1. General Information

• Location: Ghaziabad
• Type of Employment: Contractual, renewable basis project requirements
• No. of Position: 01
• Reporting to: Project Manager

2. Duties Responsibilities

• Psychological Assessment and management
• Guidance Counselling
• Home visits and follow up services
• Behavioural assessment management
• Mental Health Screening
• Generating Mental health awareness in the community
• Conducting Screening and Identification camps
• Conducting Community training and sensitisation
• Forming support groups in the community
• Record keeping and documentation
• Any other activities given time to time.

3. Other Indicative Requirements

Educational Qualifications

• M.Phil. in Clinical or Rehabilitation Psychology (full time course) from recognized institute,

OR

• Master s degree in psychology with Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical/Rehab psychology

Functional / Technical Skills and Relevant Experience Other requirements (Behavioural, Language, Certifications etc.)

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience
• Valid RCI Registration
• Experience with people with disabilities
• Good working knowledge of principles, methods and procedures for diagnosis and treatment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Behave Politely with children or any other person in school
• Strong understanding of state education policies and regulations
• Effective communication and counselling skills
• Integrity and professionalism
• State license to work as a school psychologist
• In depth knowledge and experience in individual, group and family psychology
• Problem solver and innovative
• Good organizational and time management skill
• Giving close attention to details and demonstrated ability to handle sensitive or confidential information

THF is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of caste, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other such matter.