Consultant Psychologist

Zoho; Malappuram; On-site; INR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoho is seeking a qualified psychologist to work in early intervention centres in Kerala, India. The role involves assessing developmental, cognitive, and emotional needs of young children, formulating therapy plans, and delivering evidence-based interventions in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

You will provide family counselling, coordinate with paediatricians, educators, and therapists, organize community outreach, and contribute to program development and evaluation to improve

Responsibilities

• Assessment and evaluation of developmental, cognitive, emotional, and behavioural needs to inform therapy plans.
• Diagnosis and treatment planning with interdisciplinary teams for individualized plans.
• Provide evidence-based interventions (play therapy, behavioural therapy, social skills training, cognitive training, parent-child interaction therapy).
• Family support, counselling and psychoeducation for parents and caregivers.
• Coordinate with special educators, paediatricians, SLPs, OT and other professionals to coordinate services.
• Contribute to design, implementation, and evaluation of early intervention programs.
• Document assessments and treatments per in-house policies and prepare quarterly reports.
• Coordinate with child protection workers and legal support.
• Organize educational programs for adolescents about risks and behavior adjustment.
• Teach psychology concepts to develop soft and life skills.
• Address depression, bullying, mental health issues, and learning difficulties in children.
• Advocacy and community outreach to raise awareness of early intervention services.

Job description

• Industry Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
• Date Opened 07/07/2026
• Job Type Full time
• Work Experience 0-1 year
• City Ernad
• Province Kerala
• Country India
• Postal Code 676122

Job Description

A psychologist working in earlyintervention centres typically plays a crucial role in assessing, diagnosing,and providing therapeutic interventions for young children who may beexperiencing developmental delays, behavioural challenges, or emotional difficulties.Their job profile may include:

• Assessment and Evaluation: Conductingcomprehensive psychological assessments to identify developmental, cognitive,emotional, and behavioural needs of children to prepare therapy plans .
• Diagnosis and Treatment Planning: Collaboratingwith interdisciplinary teams to formulate diagnoses and develop individualizedtreatment plans tailored to each child's unique strengths and challenges.
• Intervention and Therapy: Providingevidence-based interventions, such as play therapy, behavioural therapy, socialskills training, cognitive training and parent-child interaction therapy, tosupport children's development and address their specific needs.
• Family Support and Education: Offering guidance,counselling, and psychoeducation to parents and caregivers on how to supporttheir child's development, manage challenging behaviours, and promote positiveparent-child relationships.
• Consultation and Collaboration: Working closelywith special educators, paediatricians, speech-language pathologists,occupational therapists, and other professionals to coordinate services andensure holistic support for children and families.
• Program Development and Evaluation: Contributingto the design, implementation, and evaluation of early intervention programsaimed at improving outcomes for young children and their families.
• Documentation and recording of assessment and treatments according to in house policies and making quarterly basedevaluation reports to monitor them.
• Coordinate with child protection workers, legalsupport and child protection office.
• Organize educational programs to informadolescents or teenagers about the repercussions of high-risk behaviours andways to adjust to them.
• Using various schools of psychology to teachsoft and life skills.
• Psychologistsplay an important role in sex education.
• Address issues such as depression, bullying,various mental health issues, learning difficulties and family issues relatedto children by providing appropriate intervention.
• Advocacy and Community Outreach: Advocating forthe needs of young children with developmental concerns and raising awarenessabout the importance of early intervention services within the community. Thisinclude

1. Conduct screening camp for the public
2. Online support group (Club) to help childrenwith disabilities with the help of volunteers from various parts of Kerala
3. Public awareness programs for nearbyinstitutions (shops, companies etc)
4. Tele – clinical service for public
5. Clinical interview of mental health experts toshare in social medias
6. Provide sex education programs at schools withthe help of medical experts
7. To conduct Q&A session for school and anganwadi teachers and parents
8. Mother-centred programs to improve mental health
9. Provide pre-marital counselling in collaborationwith Panchayat offices
10. Sensitization programsfor family members of children with disabilities
11. Spreading awarenessabout the importance of EIC and red flag signs of various child disorders andupdates through medias
12. Mainstream school programs: Interactive sessions to enhance inclusive education system andprimary training methods for children with disabilities
13. Job oriented training toempower and strengthen parents

Research

• Surveys and pilot studies
• Evidence based study on therapy strategies(social skills)
• Studies on current training strategies (teachingand therapy) and its effectiveness.
• Conduct research among specific disability
• Studies on inclusive education program andchallenges of mainstream school teachers
• Circulate research study updates on child rehabilitation
• Collection of research studies, books andmaterials related to child rehabilitation
• Organize research groups, seminar, and otherprograms

Others

• Conduct seminars, and workshops on relevanttopics
• Periodical fore gathering of psychologists
• Workshops to enhance bonding and group work
• Set up Psychology library
• Programs for colleagues onmental health at workplace