Role Summary
The Clinical Psychologist will be responsible for delivering structured, evidence-based psychological care, ensuring measurable clinical improvement, engaging families in the treatment process, promoting treatment adherence, and maintaining high standards of professional discipline and documentation.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical Assessment & Therapy
- Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments.
- Develop and document individualized treatment plans for all assigned cases.
- Deliver structured therapy sessions as per caseload benchmark (minimum three sessions per week per patient where applicable).
- Use standardized psychological assessment tools wherever clinically relevant.
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation, updating progress notes within 24 hours.
2. Clinical Outcomes & Progress Monitoring
- Monitor symptom progression using standardized scales and measurable indicators.
- Ensure structured relapse prevention planning for all discharge cases.
- Work collaboratively with psychiatrists and the multidisciplinary team.
- Minimize therapy dropout through engagement and therapeutic alliance.
3. Family Meetings & Psychoeducation
- Attend and actively participate in scheduled family meetings.
- Conduct structured psychoeducation sessions for all IPD cases.
- Provide documented psychoeducation summaries in patient files.
- Conduct discharge counselling sessions with families.
4. Treatment Adherence & Motivation
- Conduct structured motivation sessions within the first five days of admission.
- Assess and document readiness for change (Stages of Change Model or equivalent).
- Encourage patients to complete their recommended treatment program.
- Implement strategies to reduce premature discharge.
5. Professional Discipline & Continuity of Care
- Maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality.
- Avoid unauthorized leave and missed therapy sessions.
- Ensure proper case handover during planned leave.
- Inform reporting authority immediately in case of emergencies.
- Ensure continuity of care during absences.
Qualifications
- M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology (RCI Licensed) or equivalent recognized qualification.
- Valid RCI Registration (Mandatory).
Skills Required
- Expertise in evidence-based therapies (CBT, DBT, ACT, etc.)
- Strong assessment and psychological testing skills
- Structured documentation and reporting abilities
- Family counselling competency
- Strong communication and multidisciplinary collaboration skills
