Psychologist

Role Purpose

To provide psychological assessment, therapy, counselling and consultation services to children with developmental, emotional, behavioural and psychological difficulties; to collaborate with multidisciplinary team members (OT, Speech & Language, Physiotherapy, educators etc.) to design and implement intervention plans; to support families and caregivers; promote holistic child development aligned with Nahla CCD’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments, diagnostic testing and evaluations (cognition, behaviour, emotional status, developmental delays/learning difficulties etc.).
• Design and implement individualised treatment / therapy plans for children with needs such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, learning disorders etc.
• Provide therapeutic interventions: individual therapy, group therapy, behavioural therapy, play therapy, counselling etc., depending on child’s age, issue and context.
• Monitor progress, adjust interventions, track outcomes.
• Document all assessments, treatment plans, sessions, progress reports, maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Collaborate closely with other professionals (occupational therapists, speech therapists, physiotherapists, special educators) to ensure coordinated care.
• Work with parents / families: provide psychoeducation, counselling, training or coaching so they can support child’s development at home / in daily life.
• Participate in case conferences, team meetings.
• Maintain professional development: keep updated with latest methods, research, attend relevant training.
• May be required to assist in screening or community outreach activities.

Qualifications & Skills

• Master’s degree (or higher) in Clinical Psychology / Child Psychology / Developmental Psychology or equivalent.
• Registered / licensed to practise as psychologist, or eligible as per Kerala / India norms.
• Experience of working with children (0‑18 years) — preferably in developmental / clinical / special education / child development settings.
• Experience in diagnosing and intervening in ASD, ADHD, learning difficulties, emotional/behavioural disorders.
• Strong counselling / therapeutic skills; ability to adapt interventions to child’s developmental level.
• Good communication skills, both with children and with caregivers/families.
• Strong assessment skills (standardized tests, behavioural assessment etc.).
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good documentation, record keeping.
• Compassion, patience, empathy.

Desired Experience

• 1‑3 years (or more) of direct service delivery with children in developmental / clinical contexts.
• Experience with evidence‐based therapeutic approaches (CBT, behaviour modification, play therapy etc.).
• Prior work in child development centres / special schools / therapy centres is a plus.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹10,857.81 - ₹24,222.81 per month

Benefits:

• Leave encashment

Work Location: In person