Senior Clinical Psychologist

Employment Details

Department: Multidisciplinary Team

Location: Kolkata, West Bengal

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience Range: 7+ years

Compensation: 10-12 LPA

Role Overview

The Senior Clinical Psychologist will play a critical role in delivering high-quality psychological assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based interventions for individuals with autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions. The role contributes to strengthening clinical excellence, standardisation of care, and integration of multidisciplinary approaches within India Autism Center.

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Assessment & Intervention

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments, including diagnostic evaluations for autism and related conditions
• Develop individualized therapy plans based on evidence-based practices
• Deliver therapeutic interventions tailored to developmental, behavioral, and emotional needs
• Monitor progress and modify intervention strategies based on outcomes

2. Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Work closely with other therapists, special educators, trainers, and medical professionals for integrated care planning
• Participate in case discussions, interdisciplinary reviews, and treatment planning meetings
• Provide psychological insights to enhance overall care outcomes

3. Clinical Governance & Quality Assurance

• Maintain high standards in assessments, documentation, and reporting across all cases
• Integrate assessment and intervention workflows with Clinical Care Software (CCS)
• Support standardisation of tools, therapy protocols, and documentation practices
• Participate in clinical audits, case reviews, and supervision processes
• Ensure adherence to ethical standards and RCI guidelines

4. Caregiver & Community Support

• Provide counseling and psychoeducation to caregivers and families
• Conduct workshops and training sessions for parents and support staff
• Support behavior management strategies in home and community settings

5. Research, Training & Development

• Contribute to research initiatives and evidence-based practice development
• Support development of clinical frameworks and innovative care models
• Mentor junior psychologists and trainees where required

Key Outcomes

• Delivery of accurate and timely psychological assessments and diagnosis
• Improved clinical outcomes through structured, evidence-based interventions
• Standardised and compliant clinical documentation and reporting practices
• Enhanced caregiver engagement and satisfaction
• Contribution to development of scalable clinical systems and frameworks

Must-Have Requirements

• MPhil in Clinical Psychology (RCI recognized) OR PG Diploma in Rehabilitation Psychology (RCI recognized) with MA/MSc in Psychology with substantial clinical experience
• 8–10 years of experience working with autism and neurodevelopmental conditions
• Strong experience in psychological assessments, diagnosis, and therapy delivery
• Experience working in multidisciplinary clinical settings
• Working proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, etc.) for documentation and reporting
• Comfortable with digital tools and adaptable to new technologies, including clinical software systems

Preferred Skills

• Experience in working within structured clinical systems or care models
• Familiarity with digital clinical tools or Clinical Care Software (CCS)
• Strong documentation, reporting, and case management skills
• Strong interpersonal, training, and stakeholder management skills

Growth Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Work in a pioneering multidisciplinary ecosystem for neurodevelopmental care
• Contribute to innovative clinical systems and software development
• Engage in research-driven, global evidence-based practices
• Play a key role in shaping scalable models for autism care in India
• Grow into leadership and specialization roles within the organisation

About India Autism Center

India Autism Center (IAC) is a not-for-profit organisation aiming to build a comprehensive ecosystem of support, training, research, and lifelong residential living solutions for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families.

Through our residential facility, professional training initiatives, community engagement efforts, and knowledge development work, we aspire to enable greater independence, dignity, and quality of life for individuals with autism across India.