Junior Psychologist

**Brief Description about the Project**
- To work closely with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families, exploring into their lives, and developing a comprehensive assessment method.
- To develop an intervention model suitable for teenagers and young adults with ASD.

**Junior Psychologist**

**Position Starting**:1th May, 2025

**No. of Vacancy**:one

**Salary**: 40,000/-**Increased based on experience possible

**Language**:English and Kannada, Knowledge of atleast one more Indian language is desirable.

**Experience**:Minimum Experience of 1 year required
- Proven experience working with adolescents and/or young adults with autism and related developmental conditions.
- Familiarity with psychometric tools and evidence-based therapeutic modalities.

**Preferred Qualifications**:Master’s or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent) from an accredited institution.

**Last Day for Receiving Application**: 20th April, 2025

**Roles Responsibilities**:

- **Psychometric Assessments**
- Perform standardized assessments for teenagers and young adults with autism.
- Prepare detailed assessment reports outlining clinical findings and recommendations.
- **Clinical Assessments & Treatment Planning**
- Conduct thorough clinical evaluations for clients with autism and developmental disabilities.
- Formulate and implement individualized therapeutic plans, liaising with a multidisciplinary team as necessary.
- **Community-Based Interventions**
- Participate in life skills programs and other community-based initiatives aimed at improving the everyday functioning of teens and young adults.
- Conduct outreach visits to local NGOs and rehabilitation centers to create awareness, develop collaborative efforts, and liaise for potential placements or transitional programs for adolescents in our cohort.
- **Research Collaboration**
- Participate in ongoing research initiatives, contributing to study design, data collection, and analysis.
- Draft research project proposals and coordinate all approval-related processes, including submission to the Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC).
- **Resource Person & Training**
- Deliver workshops, presentations, and other educational sessions to enhance awareness and best practices in autism care.
- **Therapeutic Interventions**
- Provide psychotherapy sessions targeting emotional regulation, behavioural challenges, and social competencies.
- Design and facilitate social skills training, sexuality education, and other group programs tailored for teenagers and young adults.
- **Parent & Family Support**
- Offer counselling services to parents, helping them understand and support their child’s needs effectively.
- Coordinate and lead parent programs and support groups, including interventions for siblings of individuals with autism.

The Principal Investigator

CAREADD Clinical Project

SJMCH

Can Contact us on the following Numbers 080-49467010/49467011