Clinical Psychologist

The Hans Foundation (THF), established in 2009, is a Public Charitable Trust that works towards creating an equitable society to enhance quality of life for all through the empowerment of marginalized and underprivileged communities in India. The Hans Foundation works for the Health and Wellbeing of remote and under-served groups, with an additional focus on children, persons with disabilities and women. THF also works for holistic Education and Livelihood development of our communities. Our Two-Fold Strategy involves identifying and working within Aspirational Districts and high poverty index in the North, North-East and East regions within specific states, as well as catering to lower-income and migratory populations in cities, through urban programs.

Over its 15 years of existence, THF has reached more than 35 million beneficiaries through its programs. THF works with communities through direct implementation of projects on the ground in addition to providing local management and monitoring support to not-for-profit organisations in India funded through THF USA and RIST.

**Background of the Project**:Transforming Mental Health for All**

The Hans Foundation using the local and contextual experience of Ashadeep organization in this state to strengthen the community mental health services for 200 identified people with mental health issues and epileptic disorders.

The project is designed to improve the mental well-being and inclusion of persons with mental health issues in the mainstream health system through improving access to comprehensive community mental health services including livelihood opportunities in the selected 30-40 villages of Nagoan district which will be finalised soon. This initiative will be working on preventive care in the community, treatment and rehabilitation for people identified with mental health disorders and epileptic conditions.

**Goal of the project**: Improve the mental health, well-being and quality of life of the community of Assam.

**1. General Information**
- Location: Kamrup, Assam
- Type of Employment: Contractual, renewable basis project requirements
- No. of Position: 01
- ** Reporting to**: Project Manager

**2. **Duties & Responsibilities**
- Psychological Assessment and management
- Guidance & Counselling
- Home visits and follow up services
- Behavioural assessment & management
- Mental Health Screening
- Generating Mental health awareness in the community
- Conducting Screening and Identification camps
- Conducting Community training and sensitisation
- Forming support groups in the community
- Record keeping and documentation
- Any other activities given time to time.

**3. **Other Indicative Requirements**

**Educational Qualifications**
- M.Phil. in Clinical or Rehabilitation Psychology (full time course) from recognised institute,

OR
- Master’s degree in psychology with Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical/Rehab psychology

**Functional / Technical Skills and Relevant Experience & Other requirements (Behavioural, Language, Certifications etc.)**
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience
- Valid RCI Registration
- Experience with people with disabilities
- Good working knowledge of principles, methods and procedures for diagnosis and treatment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Behave Politely with children or any other person in school
- Strong understanding of state education policies and regulations
- Effective communication and counselling skills
- Integrity and professionalism
- State license to work as a school psychologist
- In depth knowledge and experience in individual, group and family psychology
- Problem solver and innovative
- Good organizational and time management skill
- Giving close attention to details and demonstrated ability to handle sensitive or confidential information

**Working days and Timings**

Monday - Saturday (2nd and 4th Saturdays off)

Timings - 09:00 am to 05:00 pm, 8 hours of duty

**Holidays**:As per THF Holiday List

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