Senior Developmental Therapist

DEVELOPMENTAL TEAM – SENIOR DEVELOPMENTAL THERAPIST (GURGAON)

About Children First

Children First is a renowned Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service with over a decade of experience providing ethical, effective, and holistic solutions for children, adolescents, and young adults up to the age of 25. Led by Dr. Amit Sen, Dr. Shelja Sen, and Dr. Kavita Arora, our multidisciplinary team of committed, empathetic, and skilled professionals has grown to include experts in various areas of child and adolescent mental health. Since 2009, we have positively impacted the lives of over 13,000 children, youth, and families through our inclusive, collaborative approach that focuses on nurturing and supporting all aspects of a child's development and wellbeing.

We are looking for a Senior Developmental Therapist to join our Gurgaon team. This role is envisioned for a skilled and experienced professional who can provide high-quality developmental therapeutic services to children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental needs. As a senior team member, the therapist will also contribute to mentoring junior clinicians, strengthening team structure, and enhancing collaborative care within the multidisciplinary setup. The ideal candidate brings a strong developmental lens, a family-centered approach, and a passion for working with children across varied needs and abilities.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

Master's degree in Clinical Psychology/Developmental Psychology/Child Development from a reputed institution

• Minimum 3–4 years of demonstrable experience working with children in clinical, therapeutic, or educational settings

Desirable Qualifications:

• Professional Diploma in Child Guidance and Counselling, preferably from NIPCCD
• Additional certifications in sensory integration, neurodevelopmental interventions, or early intervention work with children/adolescents and their families

Job Requirements

1. Role and Responsibilities

2. Conduct comprehensive developmental assessments and create individualized therapy plans

3. Provide one-on-one therapy and intervention sessions for children with a range of neurodevelopmental concerns (e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Learning Difficulties, Global Developmental Delay)
4. Collaborate closely with families to support implementation of strategies at home and school
5. Engage in case discussions and multidisciplinary team meetings with psychologists, psychiatrists, and other therapists
6. Facilitate group sessions, caregiver training modules, and parent support work
7. Support capacity-building and mentoring of junior team members

8. Opportunity to participate in internal trainings, outreach programmes, and community work

9. Desired Skills and Competencies

10. Strong foundation in developmental theories, neurodiversity, and therapeutic practices

11. Ability to develop creative, play-based, and strengths-focused interventions
12. Skilled in documentation, report writing, and case planning
13. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with children, caregivers, and colleagues
14. Fluent in Hindi and English
15. Organised, dependable, and able to manage caseloads independently
16. Collaborative, ethical, and sensitive to family and community diversity

17. Open to reflective practice, ongoing learning, and supervision

18. Things to Look Forward to: As a Part of the CF Team

19. Being part of a highly skilled, experienced, and committed multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, psychologists, occupational and developmental therapists

20. Regular access to internal and external training and supervision
21. A warm, inclusive, and values-driven work culture
22. The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families

Location: Gurugram, Delhi

Employment Type: Full-time, On-site Salary: Commensurate with skills, qualifications, and experience

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Application Question(s):

• This is a full-time position based in Gurugram. Are you comfortable with traveling to/relocating to Gurugram for the same?
• Have you completed a Diploma in Child Guidance and Counseling form NIPCCD?
• Do you have at least 3-4 years of work experience as a Developmental Therapist/Psychologist working with neurodivergent children and adolescents?

Work Location: In person