Lead Clinical Psychologist

About Sukoon Health

Sukoon is India's leading behavioral health platform, operating specialized mental health services across

sectors. We are building a system of care that is structured, scalable, and measurable, with a focus on

early intervention, team-based care, and clinical outcomes.

Through Sukoon Hospitals, we deliver evidence-based inpatient and outpatient care across major

cities. We have 5 facilities across Delhi NCR, Bangalore, and Hyderabad. We're on track to build 40

such facilities with 1200+ beds.

About the Role

As the Lead Psychologist, you will lead end-to-end mental health care delivery on campus, combining

clinical expertise with system design, team leadership, and stakeholder engagement.

You will be responsible for building a structured, tech-enabled, and outcome-driven mental health

ecosystem: integrating prevention, early intervention, and crisis care into the student journey.

Key Responsibilities-

1. Lead On-Ground Clinical Services

Supervise 24/7 mental health care delivery across campus — from drop-in therapy to crisis response

Ensure quality control, clinical supervision, and best-practice fidelity across a multidisciplinary team

Create a nurturing, non-judgmental culture of care that blends excellence with empathy

2. Shape the Digital & Scalable Future

Act as clinical lead for Sukoon's mental health tech product- help improve content, user flow, and care logic

Integrate data insights from the platform into care planning and service upgrades

Design protocols for stepped care across mild, moderate, and severe conditions

3. Drive Impact and Outcomes

Track mental health outcomes across anxiety, stress, depression, resilience, and substance use

Co-author quarterly and annual reports for university leadership

Support white papers, case studies, and scientific publications to help position JGU globally

Supervise documents, outcome dashboards, and audits.

4. Build & Mentor the Team

Serve as the clinical anchor for junior psychologists, PSWs, therapy specialists, and

Conduct weekly supervision, case conferences, and development workshops

Recruit top-tier clinicians and help shape India's next generation of campus mental health leaders

5. Integrate Psychology Into Campus Life

Partner with academic departments to embed mental health into classrooms

Champion peer advocacy, student-run campaigns, and awareness events

Build trust with faculty, student bodies, and administrative stakeholders

6. Stakeholder Management

Act as the primary clinical point of contact for university stakeholders, including leadership, student welfare, and security teams

Support safety planning, emergency coordination, and high-risk case management within institutional settings

Participate in reviews and provide clinical insights to strengthen program effectiveness and scalability.

Key Competencies-

Campus Connect: Emotionally intelligent, approachable, and able to build trust with students, faculty, and stakeholders in a high-performance academic environment

Tech-Savvy Clinician: Comfortable working with digital platforms, data dashboards, and AI-enabled tools to enhance care delivery and outcomes

Builder Mindset: Able to create, implement, and refine systems, protocols, and processes in a fast-scaling environment

Proactive: Takes initiative in identifying gaps, anticipating risks, and driving solutions without requiring constant direction

Spontaneous: Able to think on their feet and respond effectively to dynamic situations, especially during crises or high-pressure scenarios

Adaptive: Flexible in approach, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and evolving organisational needs

Resilient: Maintains composure and effectiveness in high-stress environments, demonstrating emotional strength and professional stability

Clinical & Functional Expertise: Strong grounding in clinical psychology, risk assessment, crisis management, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions, with the ability to translate

knowledge into practice

Eligibility Criteria-

MPhil in Clinical Psychology (RCI recognised)

Valid RCI license/registration

6 years of clinical experience, preferably in hospital or structured care settings

Prior experience in team leadership, supervision, and multidisciplinary collaboration

Exposure to crisis management and high-acuity cases