Clinical Psychologist

THF; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

The Hans Foundation (THF) in Kolkata is seeking a qualified psychologist for the Mobile Community Outreach Rehabilitation project for persons with disabilities. You will conduct psychological assessments, provide counselling, and support early intervention and rehabilitation services.

Reporting to the Project Coordinator, the role involves home visits, community training, mentoring of families, and documentation to drive inclusive education and social inclusion.

Qualifications

• M.Phil./PG diploma in psychology with relevant registration or licensure.
• Experience with psychological assessments and rehabilitation planning.
• Experience with disability services and school/community work.

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 as assigned.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Counselling

Home visits

RCI Registration

Disability experience

Education

M.Phil. in Clinical or Rehabilitation Psychology

Master’s in Psychology with PG Diploma in Clinical/Rehab Psychology

Job description

The Hans Foundation (THF), established in 2009, is a Public Charitable Trust that works towards creating an equitable society to enhance quality of life for all through the empowerment of marginalized and underprivileged communities in India. The Hans Foundation works for the Health and Wellbeing of remote and under-served groups, with an additional focus on children, persons with disabilities and women. THF also works for holistic Education and Livelihood development of our communities. Our Two-Fold Strategy involves identifying and working within Aspirational Districts and high poverty index in the North, North-East and East regions within specific states, as well as catering to lower-income and migratory populations in cities, through urban programs.

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: Kolkata
• Type of Employment: Contractual, renewable basis project requirements
• No. of Position: 01
• Reporting to: Project Coordinator

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.