NIMHANS Vacancy for Psychologist & Counsellor
NIMHANS is going to conduct a walk-in-interview for various posts including “Psychology/Counsellor” on a contractual basis for the project named “Bengaluru Urban Mental Health Initiative” under Dr. Arvind Professor of Epidemiology and principal investigator and Dr. Manjunatha N, Additional Professor of Psychiatry & Principal Investigator, NIMHANS, Bengaluru – 560029.
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuroscience (NIMHANS), Bangalore is one of the dream institutes for most students who want to become a mental health professional in India. The institute offers various undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs and fellowship programs. This is a “Deemed to be University” from 1994 by the government for its eminent academic growth and contributions.
Number of Vacancies: 1
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the post of Psychologist /Counselor, the candidates should have completed their Master’s in Psychology/Clinical Psychology OR Master’s in Social Work with specializations in Medical and Psychiatric Social Work.
Besides this, candidates should fulfill the following specializations:
- Specializing in Medical and Psychiatric Social Work
- Familiar with Community-Based Mental Health Training and Experience in Training Others
- Educating Community Members on Different Mental Health Topics
- Proficiency in providing general counseling
- Proficiency in interpersonal skills
- Ability to Read and Write Fluently in Kannada, Hindi, and English is Preferable
Also Read: Vacancies for Clinical Psychologist
Nature of Work
The work will be based in Bengaluru City – South Zone. The work includes planning and preparing for mental health training programs, providing service, conducting training for community members in the field, displaying training programs, data collection, data entry, data analysis, drafting the report and liaising with the community, liaising with government officials, and to undertake the other activities as instructed by the investigators.
Age Limit & Emolument Details
The selected candidates will receive a consolidated emolument of ₹45,000/– per month. Notably, the upper age limit of candidates is 35 years.
Duration of the Post
The initial appointment of the post will be for 6 months. The duration of the vacancy can be extendable further on the basis of the performance of the candidate in work.
How to Apply?
The candidates, who fulfill the eligibility criteria need to visit the institutes to appear for walk-in-selection with their resumes, NOC from the principal investigator if working on projects (Extramural /Intramural) in NIMHANS and testimonials in original, as well as a set of hard copies (photocopies). The copies will be reviewed at the time of interview at the address mentioned below.
Address: Committee Room, Adjacent to Academic section 4th Floor, NBRC Building Administrative Block, NIMHANS, Bengaluru.
Date & Time: April 05, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Important Instructions
- Candidates are suggested to register their names half an hour before starting of written /skills tests.
- No TA /DA will be payable to candidates for attending the written /skills tests.
