Psychologist (Neuro Rehabilitation Centre)

Position Title: Psychologist

Location: ReHabit Neuro ReHabit Centre

Reports To: Head of Rehabilitation

Employment Type: Full-time

About Us

At ReHabit Neuro Rehabilitation Centre, an initiative of Helping Hands Trust, we are committed to restoring dignity and independence to individuals with neurological conditions. Through a holistic, multidisciplinary approach, we provide compassionate care that blends medical expertise with emotional and social support. Our mission is to help patients rebuild their lives, empower families, and create pathways for reintegration into society.

Role Overview

The Psychologist will play a key role in providing psychological assessment, counseling, and therapy to patients undergoing neuro rehabilitation. The role involves working closely with a multidisciplinary team—including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, medical social workers, and physicians—to support the patient’s emotional, cognitive, and behavioral recovery. The Psychologist also supports families and caregivers, ensuring holistic care and reintegration of patients into their communities.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Conduct detailed psychological assessments of patients with neurological conditions (e.g., stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s, etc.).
• Provide evidence-based interventions including cognitive-behavioral therapy, supportive counseling, behavioral modification, and cognitive retraining.
• Manage psychological issues related to adjustment, depression, anxiety, personality changes, and post-traumatic stress.
• Design and monitor individualized treatment plans in coordination with the rehabilitation team.
• Facilitate group therapy sessions for patients when appropriate.

Family & Caregiver Support

• Provide counseling and psychoeducation to families and caregivers to help them cope with the patient’s condition.
• Conduct family therapy sessions when required.
• Train caregivers on managing patient behavior, communication, and emotional needs at home.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Work as part of the multidisciplinary rehabilitation team to integrate psychological care into the overall rehab plan.
• Contribute to patient case discussions, treatment planning, and review meetings.
• Provide guidance to other clinical staff on patient behavior and psychological needs.

Clinical Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate case notes, assessments, and progress reports in line with organizational policies.
• Contribute to patient outcome measurement, research, and program evaluation.

Capacity Building & Training

• Support training sessions for staff on psychological aspects of neuro rehab (stress management, communication with patients, etc.).
• Mentor junior psychologists, interns, or trainees if applicable.

Qualifications & Skills

• Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or equivalent
• Minimum 2–3 years’ clinical experience, preferably in neurorehabilitation, hospitals, or mental health settings.
• Strong knowledge of cognitive rehabilitation, behavioral therapy, and neuropsychological assessments.
• Excellent communication, empathy, and counseling skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Research experience in neuropsychology or rehabilitation psychology (desirable).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹18,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Calicut Medical College, Calicut, Kerala: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Language:

• Malayalam (Required)

Work Location: In person