Chief Therapist

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The Chief Therapist will lead, manage, and inspire the therapy team at the branch. This role involves direct clinical work with children and families, overseeing therapy quality, mentoring therapists, managing case plans, and ensuring alignment with the Centre’s mission. The ideal candidate is clinically sharp, deeply empathetic, passionate about early intervention, and experienced in team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership

• Serve as the clinical lead for all therapies (Occupational, Speech, Behavior, Special Education, Psychology).
• Review and approve therapy goals, reports, and plans of care.
• Observe sessions regularly and provide feedback to ensure quality and consistency.
• Step in for complex cases and provide direct therapy as needed.

Team Management & Supervision

• Mentor, support, and supervise therapists in their clinical work and professional growth.
• Conduct weekly clinical review meetings and monthly team appraisals.
• Provide ongoing training in assessment tools, therapeutic techniques, and documentation.

Client Care & Family Support

• Oversee assessments, therapy planning, and parent communication.
• Hold monthly parent meetings for clinical updates and guidance.
• Ensure every child has a clear, customized, and evolving intervention plan.

Quality Assurance

• Maintain therapy standards and documentation protocols.
• Identify gaps in service delivery and lead improvements.
• Ensure ethical practices, confidentiality, and child rights are upheld.

Collaboration with Operations

• Coordinate with the Branch Manager/Admin for scheduling, logistics, and center functioning.
• Report to the Clinical Head with branch updates, concerns, and progress metrics.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Psychology / Occupational Therapy / Speech-Language Pathology / Special Education or a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in pediatric therapy with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Experience working with children with Autism, ADHD, developmental delays, and other neurodevelopmental needs.
• Strong command of goal writing, assessments, and parent counseling.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills.

Preferred Qualities

• Compassionate yet firm leader.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Passionate about training and uplifting a team.
• Solution-focused, resilient, and committed to child-centric care.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (based on experience).
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive team culture and mentorship from senior leadership.
• Opportunity to influence therapy outcomes at a systems level.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Overtime pay
• Performance bonus
• Yearly bonus

Work Location: In person