Psychologist proficient in assessments in children

Job Title: Child Psychologist – Assessment Specialist

Location: Sovabazar, Kolkata (On-site)
Experience: 1–3+ years preferred
Type: Full-Time
RCI Registration: Preferred but not mandatory

About the Institute of NeuroDevelopment (IND)

IND is a pioneering centre of excellence dedicated to advancing child development through integrated, parent-led and therapist-supported systems. Our flagship programme, the Breakthrough Flightpath, empowers families to achieve remarkable progress in neurodevelopmental journeys through a structured, mission-based approach.

We are growing rapidly and seeking passionate professionals who want to make a real difference—while evolving into senior leaders in the field.

Role Summary

We are seeking a psychologist with a strong foundation in child assessments to join our mission. The ideal candidate will have experience administering and interpreting standardised developmental, behavioural, and cognitive assessments, along with the ability to create clear, parent-friendly reports.

An understanding of behavioural principles and early developmental frameworks is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological and developmental assessments for children with neurodevelopmental concerns (including Autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties).
• Use tools such as VSMS, MISIC/WISC, CARS, BASC, or other relevant instruments (training support available if needed).
• Observe and interact with children during structured play, informal screenings, and parent-child interactions.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to contribute to holistic intervention planning.
• Prepare structured, insight-driven reports and communicate findings to parents with clarity and empathy.
• Maintain documentation and support data collection aligned with IND’s Developmental GPS tracking system.
• Assist in designing individualized development pathways based on assessment results.
• Engage in periodic training sessions on behavioural and regulation-focused frameworks followed at IND.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Psychology (Clinical/Child/Applied Psychology preferred)
• RCI Registration is preferred, but not mandatory
• Experience in child assessments in clinical, school or developmental settings (1+ years preferred)
• Sound knowledge of developmental milestones and psychological frameworks
• Strong communication and documentation skills in English
• Comfort in working with families in person

Desirable Attributes

• Familiarity with behavioural principles (ABA, social learning, naturalistic interventions)
• Open to training and internal certification in IND’s in-house developmental systems
• Patient, empathetic, and structured in approach
• A growth mindset and long-term interest in child development

Growth Prospects at IND

At IND, your career doesn't stop at assessments.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Get trained in advanced frameworks for intervention design, developmental coaching, and data-driven monitoring
• Transition into Programme Designer, Lead Assessor, or Developmental Strategist roles
• Be part of pioneering research and systems design in the neurodevelopmental space
• Work in a collaborative environment that values structure, empathy, innovation, and results

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹180,000.00 - ₹360,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• Current and expected CTC

Experience:

• working with children: 1 year (Required)
• psychological assessments: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)
• Bengali (Required)
• Hindi (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RCI registration (Preferred)