Psychologist Proficient In Assessments In Children

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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)