Job Description

Psychological Assessment & Profiling:

+ Conduct assessments to understand cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and vocational potential of individuals.

+ Use standardized tools (e.g., IQ tests, interest inventories, personality assessments, work readiness scales).

Individual Counseling:

+ Provide counseling to enhance motivation, confidence, and coping strategies related to employment challenges.

+ Address emotional or behavioral issues that may impact work performance or learning.

Vocational Guidance & Goal Setting:

+ Assist individuals in identifying realistic vocational goals based on their strengths, interests, and limitations.

+ Support goal setting using SMART frameworks tailored to each individual.

Behavioral and Social Skills Training:

+ Conduct group or individual sessions on communication, teamwork, time management, workplace etiquette, and managing stress.

Rehabilitation Planning and Monitoring:

+ Collaborate with occupational therapists, vocational trainers, social workers, and physiotherapists to develop individualized rehab plans.

+ Monitor progress and adjust interventions as needed.

Family and Caregiver Counseling:

+ Engage with families to provide psychoeducation and counseling on how to support the individual's vocational journey.

Crisis Intervention and Mental Health Support:

+ Identify signs of mental distress, depression, or anxiety.

+ Provide timely interventions and referrals to psychiatrists or mental health services when necessary.

Documentation and Reporting:

+ Maintain detailed records of assessments, therapy sessions, and progress reports.

+ Provide reports for vocational placement agencies or government schemes if applicable.

Advocacy and Empowerment:

+ Promote inclusive employment practices and advocate for workplace accommodations where needed.

+ Empower individuals with disabilities or social disadvantages to believe in their capabilities.