WritingJob Description: Counselling PsychologistAbout the Role

We are seeking a qualified, compassionate, and empathetic Counselling Psychologist to provide psychological assessments, counselling, psychotherapy, and mental health support. The ideal candidate will assess patients’ psychological needs, conduct clinical interviews, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver appropriate therapeutic interventions to promote psychological well-being.

The role also involves maintaining accurate clinical documentation, providing psychoeducation, and collaborating with psychiatrists and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive, patient-centred care.

Key Responsibilities

- Psychological Assessment: Conduct psychological assessments and clinical interviews to identify patients’ mental health concerns and therapeutic needs.
- Psychological Testing: Administer, score, and interpret standardized psychological tests within the scope of skilled qualifications and competence.
- Counselling and Psychotherapy: Provide individual, family, and group counselling or psychotherapy, as appropriate to professional training and expertise.
- Treatment Planning: Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on clinical assessments and patients’ specific needs.
- Clinical Documentation: Maintain accurate patient records, psychological assessment reports, progress notes, and treatment documentation.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Coordinate with psychiatrists and other healthcare professionals to ensure effective and integrated patient care.
- Psychoeducation: Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions, coping strategies, and available treatment options.
- Crisis Intervention: Identify situations requiring urgent psychological support and follow established clinical escalation and safety protocols.
- Clinical Development: Participate in case discussions, workshops, training sessions, and professional development activities.
- Ethics and Confidentiality:



Maintain patient confidentiality, professional boundaries, and ethical standards in all clinical interactions.

Qualifications and Experience
- Educational Qualification: M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology or another applicable professional qualification, as required for the position and relevant regulatory guidelines.
- Experience: 0–4 years of relevant clinical experience. Freshers may be considered, subject to the required qualifications and eligibility criteria.
- Clinical Expertise: Good understanding of psychological assessment, counselling techniques, psychotherapy, and clinical documentation.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and active-listening skills.
- Patient-Centred Approach: Demonstrate empathy, sensitivity, and professionalism when working with individuals experiencing mental health concerns.
- Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively with psychiatrists and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Professional Ethics: Commitment to confidentiality, ethical practice, and appropriate clinical boundaries.

Required Skills Counselling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Psychological Assessment, Psychotherapy, Clinical Interviews, Psychological Testing, Individual Counselling, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Treatment Planning, Patient Care, Mental Health Counselling, Psychoeducation, Crisis Intervention, Clinical Documentation, Case Management, Communication Skills, and Multidisciplinary Coordination.

Preferred Candidate Profile The ideal candidate should possess relevant clinical psychology qualifications, strong psychological assessment and therapeutic skills, excellent communication abilities, and a compassionate approach to mental healthcare.

Candidates should be committed to improving patients’ psychological well-being, maintaining professional and ethical standards, protecting patient confidentiality, and collaborating effectively with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality mental health services.

Pay: ₹400,000.00 - ₹700,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Counselling Psychologist (Bengaluru)
🏢 Hirevoo
📍 Bengaluru