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Clinical / Rehabilitation Psychologist - Mumbai

Mumbai

  • Organization: The Hans Foundation
  • Location: Mumbai
  • Grade: Mid level - Mid level
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Public Health and Health Service
    • Social Affairs
    • Medical Doctor
    • Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DD&R)
  • Closing Date: 2023-12-20
Job Description
Clinical / Rehabilitation Psychologist
 
Background of The Hans Foundation
 
The Hans Foundation, established in 2009, is a Public Charitable Trust that that works for the improvement of quality of life for underprivileged communities across India through Health, Education, Livelihood and Disability sector interventions. THF undertakes direct implementation of projects on the ground in addition to providing funding support to not-for-profit organisations in India through its donor – RIST, USA. THF’s Strategic planning focuses on key areas of its work with the aim of addressing the key issues of poverty alleviation, economic inequalities, and 360° impact on the quality of life through social development programs. THF’s programs are majorly implemented in the most rural and under-developed areas in the country. Over the years, THF has expanded its charitable activities in collaboration with State and Central Governments, institutions, corporates, academia and non-government organizations for sustainable interventions to achieve scale and economy. The interventions implemented by the foundation range from grass root level to national level programs.
 
Background of the Project
Project: Mobile Community Outreach Rehabilitation for Persons with Disabilities”
 
(In collaboration with the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities, Department of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment)
 
The early the better”believing in this approach, The Hans Foundation has been supporting a number of projects to facilitate the early years of development. It provides supportive services to children and adult with disabilities who more often lack access to the comprehensive and intensified services in those magical years of development and also needed across the lifespan. This approach dramatically improves individual’s chances to reach their full potential and functioning, have better quality of life and take up their right place in the society as adults. The Hans Foundation is creating more such facilities and services in the country to reach the last mile of targeted community while aiming to achieve the goal “Persons with disabilities are socially included and living a valued & productive life”.
 
This project would be operated through mobile bus/van for early intervention, healthcare and rehabilitation, multidisciplinary interventions which is part of our broader effort to improve the lives of all children and adults with disabilities and to support reforms in the social system. The project will facilitate PWDs in accessing the disability certificate, Govt schemes, assistive aids and appliances and others benefits provided by the government. 
 
General Information
  • Location: Mumbai
  • Type of Employment: Contractual, renewable basis project requirements
  • No. of Position: 01
  • Reporting to: Project Manager
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
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 – 09:00am to 05:00 pm, 8 hours of duty
 
Holidays: As per THF Holiday List
 
Salary: INR 70,000 per month. (Inclusive of all taxes)
 
THF is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of caste, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other such matter.
 
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