Job Description

Role Purpose

To provide psychological assessment, therapy, counselling and consultation services to children with developmental, emotional, behavioural and psychological difficulties; to collaborate with multidisciplinary team members (OT, Speech & Language, Physiotherapy, educators etc.) to design and implement intervention plans; to support families and caregivers; promote holistic child development aligned with Nahla CCD's mission.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct psychological assessments, diagnostic testing and evaluations (cognition, behaviour, emotional status, developmental delays/learning difficulties etc.). Design and implement individualised treatment / therapy plans for children with needs such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, learning disorders etc. Provide therapeutic interventions: individual therapy, group therapy, behavioural therapy, play therapy, counselling etc., depending on child's age, issue and context. Monitor progress, adjust interventions, track outcomes. Document all assessments, treatment plans, sessions, progress reports, maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards. Collaborate closely with other professionals (occupational therapists, speech therapists, physiotherapists, special educators) to ensure coordinated care. Work with parents / families: provide psychoeducation, counselling, training or coaching so they can support child's development at home / in daily life. Participate in case conferences, team meetings. Maintain professional development: keep updated with latest methods, research, attend relevant training. May be required to assist in screening or community outreach activities.
Qualifications & Skills

Master's degree (or higher) in Clinical Psychology / Child Psychology / Developmental Psychology or equivalent. Registered / licensed to practise as psychologist, or eligible as per Kerala / India norms. Experience of working with children (0?18 years) -- preferably in developmental / clinical / special education / child development settings. Experience in diagnosing and intervening in ASD, ADHD, learning difficulties, emotional/behavioural disorders. Strong counselling / therapeutic skills; ability to adapt interventions to child's developmental level. Good communication skills, both with children and with caregivers/families. Strong assessment skills (standardized tests, behavioural assessment etc.). Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Good documentation, record keeping. Compassion, patience, empathy.
Desired Experience

1?3 years (or more) of direct service delivery with children in developmental / clinical contexts. Experience with evidence?based therapeutic approaches (CBT, behaviour modification, play therapy etc.). Prior work in child development centres / special schools / therapy centres is a plus.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹10,857.81 - ₹24,222.81 per month

Benefits:

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Work Location: In person