– Clinical Psychologist - Immediate Joinee

Job Title: Clinical Psychologist

Department: Clinical Services / Mental Health Services

Experience: Fresher to 8 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Puducherry

Langagues: English & Tamil

Reporting To: Consultant Psychiatrist / Clinical Head

Job Summary:

We are looking for a compassionate and qualified Clinical Psychologist to join our psychiatric hospital. The role involves psychological assessment, diagnosis support, individual and group therapy, counselling, psychological interventions, and maintaining clinical documentation for patients with various psychiatric and psychological conditions.

The position is open to freshers as well as experienced professionals with up to 8 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct psychological assessments and clinical interviews to understand patients' psychological and behavioural concerns.
- Administer, score, and interpret appropriate standardized psychological and neuropsychological assessments, within the scope of professional qualification and hospital protocols.
- Provide individual and group psychological interventions to patients.
- Conduct counselling and psychotherapy sessions based on the patient's clinical needs and treatment plan.
- Work closely with Consultant Psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Assist psychiatrists in developing and reviewing patient treatment plans.
- Monitor patients' psychological progress and document clinical observations and interventions.
- Provide psychoeducation to patients and their family members regarding mental health conditions, treatment, coping strategies, and relapse prevention.
- Conduct behavioural interventions and therapeutic activities where clinically appropriate.
- Support patients with emotional, behavioural, and adjustment-related difficulties.
- Maintain accurate, confidential,



and timely clinical records and case documentation.
- Participate in case discussions, clinical meetings, and multidisciplinary reviews.
- Follow hospital policies, ethical standards, clinical protocols, and patient confidentiality requirements.
- Identify and appropriately escalate any concerns relating to self-harm, suicide risk, aggression, or other patient-safety risks to the appropriate clinical team.
- Participate in mental-health awareness, counselling, rehabilitation, and patient-support programmes conducted by the hospital.
- Maintain professional development through relevant training, supervision, and continuing education.

Educational Qualification
- MPhil in Clinical Psychology / Psychology from a recognized institution with RCI registration.
- Candidates must possess the requisite professional qualification/registration applicable to practice as a Clinical Psychologist in India, as required by prevailing regulations.
- Additional certification or training in psychotherapy, CBT, DBT, neuropsychology, or related areas will be an advantage.

Experience
- Freshers: Candidates with relevant qualifications and clinical training/internship experience may apply.
- 1–4 Years: Experience in psychiatric hospitals, mental-health clinics, rehabilitation centres, or similar clinical settings preferred.
- 5–8 Years: Strong experience in psychological assessment, psychotherapy, clinical case management, and multidisciplinary psychiatric care preferred.

Required Skills
- Strong clinical assessment and psychological evaluation skills.




- Knowledge of psychological testing and interpretation.
- Good understanding of psychiatric and psychological disorders.
- Counselling and psychotherapy skills.
- Solid communication and interpersonal skills.
- Empathy, patience, and a non-judgmental approach.
- Ability to work effectively with patients and their families.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
- Good clinical documentation and report-writing skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Preferred Clinical Exposure Experience or training in areas such as:
- Depression and anxiety disorders
- Bipolar disorder
- Schizophrenia and psychotic disorders
- Addiction and substance-use disorders
- Personality disorders
- OCD and related disorders
- Trauma and stress-related disorders
- Child and adolescent mental health
- Geriatric mental health
- Neuropsychological assessment
- Behavioural and emotional difficulties

Key Competencies
- Clinical Assessment
- Psychological Testing
- Psychotherapy & Counselling
- Patient Care
- Crisis Identification & Escalation
- Clinical Documentation
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient & Family Psychoeducation
- Ethical & Confidential Practice
- Empathy and Emotional Intelligence

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Quality and timely completion of psychological assessments
- Timely completion of clinical documentation
- Patient engagement and adherence to therapy sessions
- Quality of psychological interventions
- Participation in multidisciplinary case discussions
- Patient and family feedback
- Compliance with clinical protocols and ethical standards
- Timely identification and escalation of patient-safety concerns

To Apply: Please call (phone hidden) Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹70,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Food provided
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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