MH Psychologist (Assessments)

Employer: Children First Mental Health Institute Pvt. Ltd.
Location: Delhi, India (Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi / DLF Phase 1, Gurugram)
Posted: 2 days ago
Job ID: 149379979
Source: LinkedIn / foundit

Experience: 3–5 Years
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time, On-Site

About Children First:
Children First is a renowned Child Mental Health Service with over 16 years of experience providing ethical, effective, and holistic solutions for children and young adults up to 25 years. Led by Dr. Amit Sen, Dr. Shelja Sen, and Dr. Kavita Arora, the multidisciplinary team of committed, innovative and skilled professionals has grown to include experts in various areas of child and young adult mental health. Since 2009, they have positively impacted the lives of over 13,000 children and families through an inclusive, collaborative approach.

Essential Qualifications:
• MA in Clinical Psychology
• Minimum 3 years of demonstrable experience working with children and adolescents in clinical settings

Desirable Qualifications:
• M.Phil. or Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (with RCI registration preferred)
• Preference will be given to candidates with an M.Phil qualification

Role and Responsibilities:
• Intakes and therapy
• Carrying out cognitive/psychoeducational assessments
• Opportunities for training, community and outreach work
• Working collaboratively with children, young people, families, and communities

Desired Skills and Competencies:
• Languages: Fluent in Hindi and English
• Commitment to learning and building high-quality services
• Strong foundational knowledge in developmental psychology and evidence-based therapeutic approaches for children, adolescents, and young adults (infancy to 25 years)
• Experience and knowledge of Cognitive assessment tools like WISC, WIAT, etc.
• Proficiency in providing individual, group, and family therapy for a range of mental health concerns (anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodevelopmental disorders, behavioural concerns)
• Cultural sensitivity and awareness
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Time management and organisational skills
• Ability to engage in reflective practice and ongoing professional development
• Collaborative mindset for working within a multidisciplinary team

What to Look Forward To:
• Work with a highly experienced, committed, and creative team
• Multidisciplinary set-up with psychiatrists, psychologists, developmental therapists and occupational therapists
• Opportunity to grow through supervision and ongoing trainings

Salary: Fixed based on skills, qualifications, and experience