Psychologist

Thanal Trust; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Thanal Trust in Kerala seeks a dedicated psychologist/counselor to assess cognitive, emotional, and social functioning and provide tailored counselling to beneficiaries and families.

You will develop intervention plans, monitor progress, and work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care and ethical practice within the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Empathy, patience and a compassionate approach.
• Good assessment, counselling and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Good report-writing and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments and evaluate cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and social functioning.
• Provide individual counselling and psychological support to beneficiaries and their families.
• Develop and implement individualized intervention and behavior management plans.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech-language therapists.
• Monitor progress and maintain assessment reports, case records and treatment documentation.
• Conduct awareness sessions and provide psycho-education to families and caregivers.
• Identify cases requiring specialized mental health care and make referrals.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow professional ethics and organizational policies.

Skills

Strong communication

Empathy

Counselling

Team collaboration

Documentation

Job description

Job Description:

• Conduct psychological assessments and evaluate cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and social functioning.
• Provide individual counselling and psychological support to beneficiaries and their families.
• Develop and implement individualized intervention and behavior management plans.
• Support beneficiaries in managing emotional, behavioral, and psychological challenges.
• Conduct family counselling and provide guidance to caregivers.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language therapists.
• Monitor beneficiaries’ progress and maintain accurate assessment reports, case records, and treatment documentation.
• Conduct awareness sessions and provide psycho education to families and caregivers.
• Identify cases requiring specialized mental health care and make appropriate referrals.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow professional ethics and organizational policies.

Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Empathy, patience, and a compassionate approach.
• Good assessment, counselling, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Good report-writing and documentation skills.

Requirements: