Position: Associate Psychologist

Organization: Aatma Prakash 

Location: Indore

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Educational Qualifications/ Preliminary Screening Criteria:-
Completed Post Graduate degree in Psychology from a recognized university with a minimum of 60% score. Applicants with at least one year of experience may be given a preference. Additionally, the experience should be relevant to the job role/field and the applicant must be able to demonstrate the relevance of experience to the current role.

Profile requisites :-
▪ High proficiency in English and Hindi language.
▪ Moderate to high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, Zoom, Canva, GMeet, Google Workspace.
▪ Comfortable with offline field visits to rural/ under-resourced communities.
▪ Reflective Ability, Integrity, Empathy, Compassion, Courage, Dedication and Commitment.
▪ Receptivity to feedback and willingness to learn and grow out of comfort zone.
▪ Skill to manage time effectively and to exercise wise judgement in prioritization of tasks/events/projects.
▪ Demonstrated conscientiousness and organizational citizenship behavior in past.
▪ Ability to execute tasks independently as well as in co-operation with others.
▪ Excellent communication [verbal (written and spoken) and non-verbal] skills rooted in sensitive consideration and compassionate conduct.
▪ In-depth and updated knowledge of psychology and its related disciplines.

Roles and responsibilities:-
As an Associate Psychologist at Aatma Prakash, your role and responsibility will entail
the following -
▪ Provide individual psychotherapy, group therapy, and crisis intervention.
▪ With minimal guidance, undertake clinical assessments, consultation, case formulation, and counseling primarily in the cases of neurosis (anxiety, sadness, depression, anger, irritability, mental confusion, low sense of self-worth, etc., behavioral symptoms such as phobic avoidance, vigilance, impulsive and compulsive acts, lethargy, etc., cognitive problems such as unpleasant or disturbing thoughts, repetition of thoughts and obsession, and the like) and at times for psychosis too.
▪ Providing professional supervision and clinical consultation both within the service and in collaboration with other key partners.
▪ Initiate, conduct, and support research projects on socially/organizationally relevant topics.
▪ Participate in and initiate reflective brainstorming sessions as and when the need arises.
▪ Actively support the planning and documentation of session flow and reports for key events/projects.
▪ Carry out all the processes in accordance with the prescribed routines and guidelines of the American Psychological Association (A.P.A.).
▪ Work speedily in a tight schedule while maintaining a positive and helpful attitude towards raising awareness, offering training.
▪ Supervise and train a team of volunteers/interns/fellows throughout the tenure.
▪ Initiate, build and sustain close working relationships with parents, adolescents, and other mental health institutes/professionals.

Opportunities for YOU at Aatma Prakash:-
As an Associate Psychologist at Aatma Prakash, you will have the opportunity to -
▪ Be YOU.
▪ Learn from the community we serve and directly witness the impact of your work on youth from underprivileged backgrounds.
▪ Network in an ecosystem of 160 + psychology enthusiasts from India and abroad.
▪ Receive guidance, training, and client supervision from experienced psychologists
(in India, UAE, and other countries of the world) working in varied sub-disciplines of psychology.
▪ During lunch/chai time, initiate and/or participate in meaningful discussions revolving around spirituality, education, philosophy, and anything else you deem to be relevant and important.
▪ Receive training from partner/mentor organizations of Aatma Prakash.
▪ Enhance your self-awareness by a culture rooted in reflective rituals like emotional check-ins.
▪ Conduct research under expert guidance with due credits and authorship.
▪ Upskill by attending online and offline training/courses, partially/fully funded by Aatma Prakash.
▪ Work with diverse (marketing, finance, H.R., business development) teams and gain holistic knowledge of organizational functioning and entrepreneurship
▪ Be a part of a highly passionate and deeply empathetic community that holds you
when times get tough, and facilitates your growth and development with patience and compassion.
▪ Take initiative and step up to leadership positions.

Compensation:-

In addition to the client supervision and ongoing training cost partly
covered by the organization, you will be entitled to an initial yearly compensation in the
range of ₹2,25,000 to ₹2,70,000. Performance appraisal will be conducted semi-annually.
In case of exemplary performance, the salary shall be considered for a hike of 8% to 15%
half-yearly, after completion of one year at the organization.