Job Description:
The Clinical Psychologist (Counsellor) will be responsible for providing psychological assessments, counselling, and therapeutic interventions to patients at the Addiction Treatment Facility (ATF) under the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR). The role involves working closely with medical professionals to assist in diagnosis, motivate patients, conduct individual and group sessions, and engage in community outreach and awareness activities.
Website: www.aiimsmangalagiri.edu.in
Location: AIIMS Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh (on-site)
Roles and Responsibilities:
· Assist in the assessment and diagnosis of patients.
· Provide initial counselling and motivation enhancement to patients.
· Ensure follow-up with patients and conduct regular one-on-one and group psychosocial sessions.
· Undertake field visits as required and provide referral services for other health conditions or social needs.
· Liaise with other hospital departments to enhance referrals to the ATF.
· Conduct community awareness activities to enhance help-seeking behaviour.
· Establish linkages with NGOs working in the community.
· Register new and follow-up patients and maintain clinical files.
· Ensure that records are maintained as prescribed under the scheme.
· Prepare monthly reports under the supervision of other ATF staff.
· Assist in maintaining stock records with nursing staff and account maintenance under guidance.
· Any other duty assigned by the Nodal Officer or Head of the Department.
Duration: 11 months (purely contractual basis)
Joining Date: To be determined post-selection
Eligibility Criteria:
· Essential:
o M.Phil in Clinical Psychology or its equivalent from a recognised university.
o OR Master’s degree in Psychology with Experimental Psychology as one of the subjects and a Diploma in Medical (Clinical) Psychology from a recognised institution/university.
o OR Ph.D. degree in Clinical Psychology from a recognised university.
o Registered with the Rehabilitation Council of India.
· Desirable:
o Experience of working in de-addiction centres.
o Experience in vocational guidance and counselling in psychiatry centres.
Salary: ₹50,000/- per month (consolidated)
Age Limit: Up to 40 years as of the date of interview
How to Apply / Contact Details:
· Interested candidates must upload the filled application form and required documents by 14-06-2025, 5:00 PM through the provided Google Form link: https://forms.gle/L9bapVcdAqYF624s8
· Walk-in interview scheduled for 17-06-2025 at the Administration Block, AIIMS Mangalagiri.
· Candidates are required to bring the filled application form, all original certificates, and two sets of self-attested copies of relevant documents by 8:00 AM for document verification, followed by the interview.·
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