Job Description of a Clinical Psychologist in a Rehabilitation Centre

Area of Work Responsibilities

Psychological Assessment

Conduct clinical interviews, administer

psychological tests, evaluate cognitive,

emotional, and behavioral functioning.

Diagnosis

Identify mental health conditions such as

Depression, Schizophrenia, or Substance

Use Disorder.

Therapy & Counseling

Provide individual, group, and family

therapy using techniques like Cognitive

Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical

Behavior Therapy.

Rehabilitation Planning Develop personalized rehabilitation plans

and set recovery goals for patients.

Behavioral Management

Manage behavioral problems, emotional

distress, addiction issues, and motivation

difficulties.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Work with psychiatrists, physiotherapists,

occupational therapists, and social workers

for holistic care.

Family Guidance

1) Provide regular clinical updates to

families through phone calls.

2) Assist in organizing and managing

family visits

Progress Monitoring

Track patient progress, evaluate treatment

outcomes, and modify therapy plans when

necessary.

Documentation and Records

1) Supervise completion of admission

files.

2) Send required emails and

documentation to MHRB, including

capacity assessment forms.

3) Ensure proper documentation of

clinical files, therapy notes, rating

scales, and assessments.

4) Maintain and supervise the

Admission and Discharge Register

with daily verification.

5) Submit the updated register to Dr.

Jaideep Patil every Friday.

Community Reintegration

Help patients develop coping skills and

reintegrate into work,



education, and social

life.

Daily Clinical Duties

1) 1) Conduct OPD referrals for psychological

testing and therapy (currently Wednesday

and Saturday, subject to change).

2) 2) Prepare and finalize psychological testing

reports.

3) 3) Conduct bedside clinical rounds (morning

and evening).

4) Provide daily clinical updates and reporting

to Dr. Jaideep Patil.

5) 4) Take patient history from guardians

during admission and document it

appropriately.

Staff and Institutional Responsibilities

6) 1) Supervise psychology interns and review

internship documentation and certificates.

7) 2) Provide training sessions for staff

members on psychological care and patient

management.

8) 3) Assist in staff recruitment interviews

when required.

9) 4) Participate in staff meetings and support

conflict resolution among staff members.)

Patient Activities and Rehabilitation

Plan and organize recreational and

therapeutic activities for patients (e.g.,

group activities, snacks, etc.) at least twice

a month.

Day Care Services Maintain documentation and records for

day care patients.

Miscellaneous Responsibilities

1) Daily checking and updating of

Admission and Discharge registers.

2) Support administrative and clinical

functions of the rehabilitation

centre as required.

Qualification Required

Requirement Details

Education M.A./M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology + M.Phil

Clinical Psychology

License

Registration with Rehabilitation Council of

India

Pay: ₹22,000.84 - ₹30,000.24 per month

Advantages:

- Food provided

Work Location: In person

📌 M.Phil (R.C.I) Clinical Psychologist (India)
🏢 mind management Institute
📍 India