Psychologist Proficient in Assessments in Children

**Job Opening: Child Psychologist (Assessments & Developmental Profiling)**

**Location**: Sovabazar, Kolkata (Full-Time, In-Person)
**Organization**: Institute of NeuroDevelopment (IND)

**About IND**

The **Institute of NeuroDevelopment (IND)** is a purpose-driven center of excellence that supports families of neurodivergent children—especially those with Autism, ADHD, and developmental delays—through structured, play-based, and parent-led intervention frameworks. At IND, we blend scientific precision with human warmth. Our programs empower families to understand their child’s needs deeply, act early, and grow meaningfully. With a strong focus on community impact, IND is a place where professionals not only serve but evolve into leaders and changemakers in child development.

**Role Overview**

We are seeking a qualified and compassionate **Psychologist** who is **proficient in administering, interpreting, and reporting standardized assessments** for children across developmental domains. You will play a pivotal role in helping families make sense of their child’s strengths, challenges, and unique profile—often at a turning point in their journey.

This is not just a clinical post—it’s a role at the **frontlines of transformation**, helping parents move from confusion to clarity.

**Key Responsibilities (KRA)**1. **Assessment & Profiling**
- Conduct **developmental, behavioral, cognitive, and socio-emotional assessments** using standardized tools (e.g., VSMS, DST, MISIC, Conners, M-CHAT, CARS, etc.)
- Profile children’s **functional strengths and challenges** through observation and structured parent interviews
- Prepare **comprehensive yet parent-friendly reports** with actionable insights and recommendations

2. **Parent Interaction & Guidance**
- Explain findings to parents with **clarity, empathy, and empowerment**:

- Offer initial direction on **intervention priorities**, home strategies, or referrals if needed
- Build trust with families who may be dealing with emotional overwhelm post-diagnosis

3. **Team Coordination**
- Collaborate with program, parent-coaching, and therapy teams to ensure **alignment of intervention plans** with assessment findings
- Support periodic reviews of progress using baseline markers
- Contribute to the development of internal checklists, documentation templates, and frameworks

4. **Documentation & Compliance**
- Maintain records of assessments, consents, reports, and follow-up plans
- Ensure ethical, confidential handling of child and family data

**Who This Role Is Ideal For**
- Master’s degree in **Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology, or Applied Psychology**:

- Certification/training in psychometric tools and developmental assessments preferred
- Experience of **1-3 years working with children with developmental concerns**:

- Strong observation, reporting, and **parent-communication skills**:

- Emotionally grounded, organized, and committed to lifelong learning

**Growth & Opportunities at IND**
- Be mentored into a **Senior Assessment Specialist**, Clinical Supervisor, or Parent Guidance Lead
- Opportunity to **co-develop screening frameworks**, internal assessment tools, and training content
- Engage in **cross-disciplinary learning** with therapists, educators, and parent coaches
- Contribute to a **nationally growing movement** committed to early intervention, inclusive development, and conscious parenting

**Job Details**
- **Type**: Full-Time (In-Person)
- **Location**: Sovabazar, Kolkata
- **Work Days**: 6 days/week (Flexible working hours within structured schedules)
- **Compensation**: Based on qualification and experience, with scope for rapid growth

Pay: ₹120,000.00 - ₹360,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Day shift

**Experience**:

- psychological assessments: 1 year (required)
- working with children: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)
- Bengali (required)

License/Certification:

- RCI registration (preferred)