Psychologist

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About PCVC:

International Foundation for Crime Prevention and Victim Care (PCVC), Chennai, is a survivor-centred organisation working with women and children affected by domestic and gender-based violence. The organisation provides crisis intervention, shelter, psychosocial support, legal and health referrals, economic empowerment, prevention work, and systems-level engagement.

Job Summary

Vidiyal, is PCVC’s flagship programme, which entails complete physical and psychosocial recovery of women burn survivors. While most cases are reported by the victim as accident due to various social, financial and emotional barrier, majority of them are fallouts of domestic violence. So, it becomes pertinent for PCVC and all its interventions to be DV and trauma informed. The role of Lead/Senior Lead - Burns Programme (Vidiyal) is to ensure complete recovery of each burn survivor who chooses to access services at PCVC with utmost quality and efficiency in line with PCVC’s programme framework and fundamental principles and values.

Want to know more about us: https://pcvconline.org/

Job Requirements :

A. Student Support & Counselling

• Provide individual counselling to students on emotional, behavioural, academic, peer-relationship, family and trauma-related concerns

• Offer family and parent counselling, and guidance sessions for teachers, where needed

• Conduct screening, risk assessments and safety planning for students in crisis, including those at risk of self-harm, abuse, bullying or violence

• Develop and implement Individual Care Plans (ICP) for students requiring long-term support

• Conduct regular follow-ups with students on long-term support and review their progress

• Provide crisis intervention and first-response psychosocial support in the school setting

B. Prevention, Group Work & Awareness

• Co-facilitate group sessions and group therapy for students

• Plan and facilitate group activities such as peer support groups, life-skills sessions, recreational activities and affirmation exercises

• Deliver awareness sessions on mental health, child safety, good touch/bad touch, bullying, cyber safety, gender sensitivity and adolescent issues

• Conduct orientation and capacity-building sessions for teachers and school staff on identifying and responding to distress and abuse

• Organise and co-facilitate parent meetings and student network or peer-leader meetings

C. Case Management & Coordination

• Provide relevant information and connect students and families to support services such as child protection, medical and mental health care, legal aid, shelter and law enforcement

• Coordinate with school management, teachers and counsellors to ensure a consistent, child-friendly response

• Coordinate rescue or emergency services when a child is at immediate risk

• Conduct home visits as needed, following project safeguarding protocols

• Accompany students and families to police stations, child welfare committees, protection officers, lawyers and other authorities where required

D. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate and timely records of all student interactions

• Document case notes, reports and updates in the MIS system

• Prepare periodic activity and progress reports for the project team

• Ensure confidentiality and ethical handling of student and family information, in line with child protection and data-privacy policies

Qualifications & Competencies

• Master's degree in Psychology, Clinical or Counselling Psychology (MSW/M.A./M.Sc./M.Phil.); RCI registration is an advantage

• Experience working with children and adolescents, preferably in a school or child-protection setting

• Training in trauma-informed care, crisis intervention and child protection (POCSO Act awareness)

• Skills in risk assessment, safety planning, case management and group facilitation

• Strong communication, empathy, cultural sensitivity and ability to build trust with children and parents

• Proficiency in English and the local language; basic computer skills and MIS data entry

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team under pressure

Required Skills

- Proficient in both Tamil and English.

- Willingness to travel as part of the job.

- Proficiency in computer and database skills.

- Commitment of 2 years is mandatory.

- High level of integrity and confidentiality.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and organisational norms.

Why choose PCVC?

- Enjoy flexible shifts for a great work-life balance.

- Experience a safe and supportive learning environment that promotes your growth.

- Benefit from comprehensive leave policies, including casual leave and medical leave.

- Take advantage of our provident fund scheme, where you can contribute equally for a more secure financial future.

To apply: *Women candidates only.

-Submit resume and cover letter to, PCVC Team at careers@pcvconline.org

-Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please no phone calls. Please go through the program and if interested pls apply.

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only those who meet all the above criteria and are selected for the interview will hear from us

Pay: ₹250,000.00 - ₹350,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Guduvancheri, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have previous working experience in NGO, Healthcare?

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• 10years: 7 years (Required)

Work Location: In person