A Psychologist is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and providing psychological support and therapeutic interventions to individuals experiencing emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and mental health challenges.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct psychological assessments, interviews, and evaluations.
- Identify emotional, behavioral, and psychological concerns.
- Provide individual, family, and group counselling.
- Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans.
- Conduct psychotherapy and behavioral interventions within professional competence.
- Maintain confidential patient records and case documentation.
- Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
- Coordinate with psychiatrists, doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
- Provide mental health awareness and psychoeducation.
- Identify high-risk cases and follow appropriate referral and safety protocols.
- Participate in case discussions, training, and clinical meetings.
Educational Qualification
- Master's degree in Psychology / Clinical Psychology / Counselling Psychology.
- Relevant qualified registration or licensing as required by applicable regulations.
- Additional certification in counselling or psychotherapy is desirable.
Required Skills
- Excellent communication and listening skills.
- Empathy and emotional intelligence.
- Counselling and psychotherapy skills.
- Psychological assessment skills.
- Problem-solving and critical thinking.
- Confidentiality and professional ethics.
- Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Experience
- Freshers may apply, depending on the role and qualifications.
- 1–3 years of experience in a hospital, clinic, counselling centre, or mental health setting is preferred.