Mental Health Professional

Position: Mental Health Professional

Location: Dehradun, India

Organization Overview: A non-profit organization dedicated to providing specialized services for children with disabilities and their families, while promoting inclusion and advocacy across the state and country. 

Role Overview: The Mental Health Professional will play a pivotal role in shaping and leading the organization's mental health initiatives. This full-time, on-site position involves:

• Developing and implementing the organization's mental health policy.
• Establishing and leading the Mental Health department.
• Facilitating individual and group interventions, ensuring the mental well-being of staff, children, and their families, in collaboration with psychologists and counselors.
• Providing guidance and support to psychologists and counselors through observation, on-the-job assistance, and regular supervisory meetings.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date reports and documentation, both online and offline.
• Integrating mental health considerations into all aspects of the organization's programming.
• Addressing the mental health needs of caregivers participating in evening programs.
• Conducting periodic training sessions for staff at all levels.
• Managing a personal caseload.
• Collaborating with project heads within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree (M.Sc. or MA) in Psychology, Applied Psychology, Rehabilitation Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Applied Mental Health Science, Social Work (MSW), or a PhD in Psychology.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a senior role.
• Fluency in both English and Hindi.
• Proficiency in computer-based documentation and presentation.
• RCI registration is preferred but not mandatory.

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of mental health and disability services within a dedicated and inclusive community.