Job Opening: Child Psychologist (Assessments & Developmental Profiling)
Location: Sovabazar, Kolkata (Full-Time, In-Person)
Organization: Institute of NeuroDevelopment (IND)
About IND
The Institute of NeuroDevelopment (IND) is a purpose-driven center of excellence that supports families of neurodivergent children—especially those with Autism, ADHD, and developmental delays—through structured, play-based, and parent-led intervention frameworks. At IND, we blend scientific precision with human warmth. Our programs empower families to understand their child’s needs deeply, act early, and grow meaningfully. With a strong focus on community impact, IND is a place where professionals not only serve but evolve into leaders and changemakers in child development.
Role Overview
We are seeking a qualified and compassionate Psychologist who is proficient in administering, interpreting, and reporting standardized assessments for children across developmental domains. You will play a pivotal role in helping families make sense of their child’s strengths, challenges, and unique profile—often at a turning point in their journey.
This is not just a clinical post—it’s a role at the frontlines of transformation, helping parents move from confusion to clarity.
Key Responsibilities (KRA)1. Assessment & Profiling
- Conduct developmental, behavioral, cognitive, and socio-emotional assessments using standardized tools (e.g., VSMS, DST, MISIC, Conners, M-CHAT, CARS, etc.)
- Profile children’s functional strengths and challenges through observation and structured parent interviews
- Prepare comprehensive yet parent-friendly reports with actionable insights and recommendations
2. Parent Interaction & Guidance
- Explain findings to parents with clarity, empathy, and empowerment
- Offer initial direction on intervention priorities, home strategies, or referrals if needed
- Build trust with families who may be dealing with emotional overwhelm post-diagnosis
3. Team Coordination
- Collaborate with program, parent-coaching, and therapy teams to ensure alignment of intervention plans with assessment findings
- Support periodic reviews of progress using baseline markers
- Contribute to the development of internal checklists, documentation templates, and frameworks
4. Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain records of assessments, consents, reports, and follow-up plans
- Ensure ethical, confidential handling of child and family data
Who This Role Is Ideal For
- Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology, or Applied Psychology
- Certification/training in psychometric tools and developmental assessments preferred
- Experience of 1–3 years working with children with developmental concerns
- Strong observation, reporting, and parent-communication skills
- Emotionally grounded, organized, and committed to lifelong learning
Growth & Opportunities at IND
- Be mentored into a Senior Assessment Specialist, Clinical Supervisor, or Parent Guidance Lead
- Opportunity to co-develop screening frameworks, internal assessment tools, and training content
- Engage in cross-disciplinary learning with therapists, educators, and parent coaches
- Contribute to a nationally growing movement committed to early intervention, inclusive development, and conscious parenting
Job Details
- Type: Full-Time (In-Person)
- Location: Sovabazar, Kolkata
- Work Days: 6 days/week (Flexible working hours within structured schedules)
- Compensation: Based on qualification and experience, with scope for rapid growth
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹120,000.00 - ₹360,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Day shift
Experience:
- psychological assessments: 1 year (Required)
- working with children: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
- Bengali (Required)
License/Certification:
- RCI registration (Preferred)