Clinical Psychologist

Aliases: Psychologist

Industry/Sector(s): Healthcare

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Clinical Psychologist is expected to perform include:

Diagnosing or evaluating mental and emotional disorders of individuals and administering programmes of treatment
Interviewing patients in clinics, hospitals, prisons and other institutions
Observing patients and conducting psychological tests to diagnose disorders and formulate plans of treatment
Treating psychological disorders to effect improved adjustments using various techniques
Selecting approach to use in individual therapy
Planning frequency, intensity and duration of therapy required for the patient
Developing treatment programme for patients by collaborating with Psychiatrics
Instructing and directing students serving psychological internships in hospitals and clinics
Developing experimental designs and conducting research in fields of personality development and adjustment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders
Serving as a consultant to industrial, social, educational, welfare and other agencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It is not a desk job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Individual usually works for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. The organization or institution remains open and functional for 24 hours a day and 7 days a week
Shift system may be available
Overtime may be required
Being self-employed is also an option. In this case, the working hours and days will be flexible

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL), One Arm (OA), One Leg and One Arm (OLA), Both Legs (BL) handicapped, Walking (W) disabilities, Both Arms (BA) handicapped, Both Legs and One Arm (BLOA) handicapped and those with Both Legs and Arms (BLA) handicapped

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ³

Preferably, Master's in psychology

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

In-depth knowledge of the human mind and interpretation skills
Knowledge of all psychology related therapies
Knowledge of psychological techniques such as milieu therapy, psychodrama, play therapy, hypnosis, etc.
Familiar with therapy styles such as directive, nondirective and supportive therapy
In-depth knowledge of behavioural theories
Knowledge of different types of personality, interests, learning and motivation
Skilled in assessing and treating behavioural and affective disorders

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Good communication skill
Hardworking and persistent

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Government universities/colleges
Private universities/colleges

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

For scholarship and schemes, use further links like:

https://scholarships.gov.in/

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

https://www.andhrauniversity.edu.in/student-corner/ug-syllabus.html

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ¹

Intern → Junior Clinical Psychologist → Clinical Psychologist → Senior Clinical Psychologist → Head of Psychology Department

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ³

For candidates with experience - Rs 33,000 to Rs 40,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ³

Generally, 3-8 years of relevant experience is required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ³

Schools/colleges
Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
Hospitals/clinics
Self-employed

KEYWORDS

Psychologist
Counsellor

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	2634.0600	Clinical Psychologist
ISCO 2008	2634	Psychologists
NIC 2008	72200; 86201	Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities; Medical practice activities
QP Reference	Not applicable	Not applicable
NSQF	Not applicable	Not applicable

REFERENCES

1	https://www.dgt.gov.in/
2	https://socialjustice.gov.in/
3	http://www.winentrance.com/career_courses/clinical-psychology.html
4	http://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Clinical_Psychologist/Salary
5	www.censusindia.gov.in

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