About the Role

We are looking for a qualified Clinical Psychologist with specific training and experience in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for chronic pain management.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary Orofacial Pain and TMD practice, supporting patients with persistent orofacial pain, temporomandibular disorders and associated pain-related psychological difficulties.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct psychological assessments relevant to chronic pain and its functional impact.
- Deliver structured, evidence-based CBT interventions for chronic pain.
- Address pain catastrophising, fear avoidance, pain-related anxiety and maladaptive coping patterns.
- Support behavioural activation, pacing, sleep-related behavioural strategies and pain self-management.
- Help patients improve daily functioning and quality of life.
- Coordinate treatment goals with the specialist dentist and physiotherapist.
- Document progress using appropriate clinical outcome measures.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

- Recognised postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology.
- Valid Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) registration as a Clinical Psychologist.
- Formal, verifiable training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
- Clinical experience delivering CBT to patients with chronic pain conditions.




- Experience working independently with adult patients.
- Strong clinical documentation and interdisciplinary communication skills.

Preferred Skills

- Experience with persistent orofacial pain, TMDs, headaches or other chronic musculoskeletal pain conditions.
- Training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) or other evidence-based pain-focused psychological interventions.
- Familiarity with central sensitisation and biopsychosocial pain management.

Working Arrangement

This is a part time visiting consultant position with appointments arranged according to patient requirements. The role involves ongoing collaboration with the OFP-trained dentist and other members of the clinical team.

The practice is newly establishing its multidisciplinary Orofacial Pain and TMD services in Bengaluru, with patient appointments expected to increase as the practice develops.

To Apply: Please submit your CV, RCI registration details, evidence of CBT training and a brief summary of your chronic pain management experience. Email to: [email protected]

Applications without formal CBT training or relevant chronic pain experience may not be shortlisted.

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹75,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Clinical Psychologist (Bengaluru)
🏢 ToothKraft
📍 Bengaluru