Job Description

Role: School Psychologist
Organization: Cittaa Health Ventures Pvt. Ltd.
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana
Employment Type: Full-time | On-site

Role Overview

The School Psychologist will be responsible for providing comprehensive psychological and mental health services to students within the school environment. The role focuses on supporting students' emotional, social, behavioural, and academic development through evidence-based psychological interventions, assessments, counselling, and preventive mental health initiatives.

The professional will work closely with students, parents, teachers, school leadership, and multidisciplinary teams to identify psychological and behavioural concerns, facilitate early intervention, and promote a safe, inclusive, and mentally healthy school environment.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Psychological Assessment & Evaluation

- Conduct psychological, behavioural, and developmental assessments.

- Administer, score, and interpret standardized psychological assessment tools within one's professional competence.

- Identify learning difficulties, emotional concerns, behavioural challenges, and developmental needs.

- Prepare comprehensive assessment reports and recommend appropriate interventions.

2. Individual & Group Counselling

- Conduct individual counselling sessions for students experiencing emotional, social, academic, or behavioural difficulties.

- Facilitate group counselling and structured therapeutic interventions.

- Implement age-appropriate, evidence-based psychological intervention strategies.

- Monitor student progress and modify intervention plans based on clinical observations.

3. Behavioural & Emotional Intervention

- Develop individualized intervention plans based on students' psychological and behavioural needs.

- Support students in developing emotional regulation, coping mechanisms, social skills, and adaptive behaviours.

- Collaborate with special educators and teachers to address behavioural and learning-related concerns.

4.



Crisis Management & Risk Assessment

- Identify and respond appropriately to psychological distress, emotional crises, and safeguarding concerns.

- Conduct preliminary risk assessments and facilitate appropriate referrals and escalations.

- Follow established organizational and school protocols for crisis management.

5. Parent & Teacher Engagement

- Conduct psychoeducation sessions for parents, teachers, and caregivers.

- Provide guidance on understanding children's psychological, emotional, and behavioural needs.

- Collaborate with educators to develop appropriate classroom support strategies.

- Participate in parent meetings and multidisciplinary case discussions.

6. Documentation & Reporting

- Maintain accurate and confidential counselling records, assessment reports, and case documentation.

- Maintain intervention plans and student progress records.

- Ensure timely completion of all clinical and administrative documentation.

7. School-Wide Mental Health Initiatives

- Contribute to the implementation of school-based mental health and wellness programmes.

- Conduct awareness sessions and preventive mental health initiatives.

- Support the development of a psychologically safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment.

Requirements Job Requirements
Educational Qualifications

- Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, School Psychology, or a closely related field.

- M. Phil. in Clinical Psychology or an equivalent advanced professional qualification is preferred, depending on the scope of clinical responsibilities.

- Relevant professional registration or licensure,



wherever applicable to the qualifications and services being provided.

Technical & Clinical Competencies

- Strong foundational knowledge of psychology, psychopathology, child and adolescent development, and mental health.

- Proficiency in individual and group counselling techniques.

- Knowledge of evidence-based psychological interventions and therapeutic approaches.

- Competence in psychological assessment, including administration, scoring, interpretation, and report writing, within the scope of professional qualification and authorization.

- Understanding of behavioural assessment, developmental concerns, learning difficulties, and neurodevelopmental conditions.

- Knowledge of child protection, safeguarding practices, crisis intervention, and risk assessment.

- Ability to develop individualized intervention plans and monitor therapeutic progress.

- Familiarity with psychoeducation and preventive mental health approaches.

Professional Skills

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Strong interpersonal and rapport-building abilities, particularly when working with children and adolescents.

- Ability to collaborate effectively with parents, teachers, special educators, and multidisciplinary professionals.

- Strong analytical, observational, and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to manage sensitive cases with empathy, skilled integrity, and sound clinical judgment.

- Strong organizational skills and attention to documentation.

- Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional ethical standards.

Preferred Experience

- Prior experience working as a School Psychologist, Child Psychologist, or Counsellor in an educational setting.

- Experience working with children and adolescents across different age groups.

- Exposure to psychological assessments, behavioural interventions, and school-based mental health programmes.

- Experience collaborating with special educators, teachers, and multidisciplinary teams.

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