Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Psychosocial Assessment & Support

Conduct psychological assessments and emotional need analysis of children upon admission and periodically thereafter.

Identify signs of trauma, abuse, neglect, anxiety, depression, or behavioural issues.

Develop and implement personalized counselling plans based on the child's needs.

Individual and Group Counselling

Provide regular one-to-one counselling sessions to children.

Conduct group therapy sessions and activities to improve communication, peer relationships, and coping mechanisms.

Rehabilitation and Mental Health Support

Support the rehabilitation and reintegration process of children by improving emotional stability and resilience.

Assist in preparing children for restoration to families, foster care, adoption, or mainstreaming into society.

Coordination with Stakeholders

Work in close coordination with the Child Welfare Officer, House Parents, Superintendent, CWC, and Mental Health Professionals when required.

Refer children to external mental health services or specialized care if necessary, with due approval.

Documentation and Reporting

Maintain confidential counselling records for each child.

Submit monthly psychological status reports to the Superintendent and DCPU.

Provide inputs for Individual Care Plans and help in their psychological components.

Capacity Building and Awareness

Conduct regular orientation sessions for staff and children on mental health, stress management, and child rights.

Sensitize CCI staff on how to identify and respond to emotional or psychological distress in children.

Qualifications & Skills:

Essential Qualification:

Master's Degree in Psychology, Child Psychology, Counselling, or Social Work (with specialization in Psychiatry or Counselling).

Only female candidate required.

Desirable: Experience of 2-3 years in working with children in difficult circumstances or in institutional care.

Trained in child and adolescent counselling, trauma-informed care, and basic psychiatric first aid.

Empathetic, non-judgmental, and skilled in crisis intervention.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person