Psychologist

Thanal Trust; Kannur; On-site; INR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Thanal Trust in Kannur, Kerala invites applications for a psychology professional to assess, counsel, and support beneficiaries with disabilities. The role emphasizes carrying out comprehensive psychological assessments, delivering individual and family counselling, and developing tailored intervention plans within a compassionate NGO environment.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team, monitor progress, maintain accurate case records, and guide caregivers and families

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments and evaluate beneficiaries’ emotional, cognitive, and behavioural needs.
• Provide individual and family counselling as required.
• Develop and implement appropriate psychological intervention plans.
• Support persons with disabilities and their families in managing emotional and behavioural challenges.
• Collaborate with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, special educators, and other rehabilitation professionals.
• Monitor beneficiaries’ progress and maintain accurate case records and assessment reports.
• Conduct awareness programmes on mental health and psychological well-being.
• Provide guidance and support to caregivers and family members.
• Refer beneficiaries to specialized mental health services when necessary.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and rehabilitation planning.
• Perform other duties assigned by the reporting officer.

Job description

Job Description:

• Conduct psychological assessments and evaluate beneficiaries’ emotional, cognitive, and behavioural needs.
• Provide individual and family counselling as required.
• Develop and implement appropriate psychological intervention plans.
• Support persons with disabilities and their families in managing emotional and behavioural challenges.
• Collaborate with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, special educators, and other rehabilitation professionals.
• Monitor beneficiaries’ progress and maintain accurate case records and assessment reports.
• Conduct awareness programmes on mental health and psychological well-being.
• Provide guidance and support to caregivers and family members.
• Refer beneficiaries to specialized mental health services when necessary.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and rehabilitation planning.
• Perform other duties assigned by the reporting officer.