Are you a qualified Psychologist or Counsellor in India with specialized training and experience in working with children and adolescents (up to 18 years)? Are you passionate about supporting the mental health, emotional well-being, and developmental needs of young people through ethical and effective online services? Mentalzon.com invites dedicated Child Psychologists and Child Counsellors to join our telehealth platform, connecting you with families across India seeking specialized support.

About Mentalzon.com:

Mentalzon.com is a leading digital platform in India committed to making mental health and well-being services accessible and reliable. We understand the unique needs of children and adolescents and the importance of specialized care. We are seeking compassionate professionals skilled in engaging young clients and their families remotely, fostering positive development and resilience through secure and ethical online interactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver Remote Psychological/Counselling Services to Children & Adolescents: Conduct age-appropriate assessments and provide evidence-informed therapeutic interventions or counselling via secure video conferencing.
• Assessment:
  • Child Psychologists (Clinical): Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments, including diagnostic evaluations (using ICD-10/11, DSM-5) and psychometric testing (where appropriate and valid for telehealth).
  • Child Counsellors/Psychologists (Counselling): Conduct assessments of developmental progress, emotional-social functioning, behavioural patterns, and learning-related concerns within a counselling framework.
• Intervention Planning & Delivery: Develop collaborative, goal-oriented intervention plans tailored to the child's/adolescent's specific needs and developmental stage. Utilize therapeutic modalities suitable for telehealth and young clients (e.g., play-based approaches adapted for online, CBT/DBT-informed skills, art-based activities, supportive counselling, behavioural strategies).
• Parent/Guardian Collaboration & Guidance: Work closely with parents/legal guardians, providing psychoeducation, parenting strategies, and guidance to support the child's therapeutic progress and well-being.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely clinical/counselling records in compliance with ethical guidelines, the Mental Healthcare Act (MHCA), 2017 (if applicable), the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act), 2023, and POCSO Act implications.
• Ethical Practice: Adhere to the highest ethical standards for working with minors, including those prescribed by RCI (if applicable), relevant psychological/counselling associations in India, and specific guidelines for telepsychology/tele-counselling with children.
• Referral Management: Identify when a child's needs exceed the scope of your practice or telehealth capabilities (e.g., requiring intensive in-person therapy, psychiatric assessment for medication, child protection services) and make appropriate and timely referrals.

Essential Requirements:

• Educational Qualification & Specialization:
  • For Child Psychologist (Clinical Services Focus):
    • M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology OR Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from an RCI-recognized institution, AND current RCI registration as a Clinical Psychologist.
    • Verifiable significant supervised experience and/or further specialized training in child and adolescent psychology/mental health.
  • For Child Counsellor / Child Psychologist (Counselling/Developmental Focus):
    • Master's degree (MA/MSc) in Psychology (with specialization in Child Psychology, Developmental Psychology, or Counselling Psychology) OR Master's in Counselling with a specific and substantial focus on children and adolescents, from a recognized Indian university.
    • AND a verifiable Post Graduate Diploma or Advanced Certification in Child and Adolescent Counselling, Play Therapy, or a closely related child-focused therapeutic specialization from a reputable institution.
• Experience: Proven, direct supervised experience in providing psychological services or counselling to children (various age groups) and adolescents in India, addressing a range of developmental, emotional, behavioural, or learning issues.
• Knowledge of Child Development & Mental Health: Strong theoretical and practical understanding of child and adolescent development, common mental health concerns, developmental disorders, and age-appropriate intervention strategies.
• Legal & Ethical Framework (India): Mandatory: Thorough understanding and commitment to upholding the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 (including reporting duties). Good knowledge of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 (provisions for minors), and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. Deep understanding of ethical principles related to consent, confidentiality, and safety when working with minors.
• Telehealth Skills for Minors: Demonstrated ability to engage children and adolescents effectively via a remote platform, and to guide parents in supporting this process.
• Right to Work: Must possess the legal right to work on a self-employed basis within India.
• Technical Proficiency & Professional Environment: Access to stable, high-speed internet, a secure video conferencing setup, and a private, professional, and child-appropriate (distraction-free) workspace for remote sessions.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in English is essential. Fluency in one or more Indian regional languages commonly spoken by children is highly critical for effective engagement.

Desirable Requirements:

• Membership with relevant professional bodies in India (e.g., IACP, IAC, CPAI, child psychology/psychiatry associations).
• Additional certifications in specific child-focused therapies (e.g., certified Play Therapist, specific trauma therapies for children, certifications in assessing/managing learning disabilities or ADHD).
• Extensive experience specifically in tele-counselling/telepsychology with children and adolescents.
• Experience working within school systems or child guidance clinics in India.
• Professional Indemnity Insurance covering practice with children and adolescents, including telehealth, in India.

Conditions of Engagement (Self-Employed Basis for Private Tele-Practice):

• Autonomy in Practice: Manage your own schedule, client load (within ethical limits for effective child work), and therapeutic/counselling approach consistent with your qualifications and best practices.
• Work Remotely (India): Provide services from any suitable private and professional location within India.
• Private Billing: Set your own competitive consultation fees for child/adolescent sessions and parent consultations.
  • Services are typically private pay. Some limited private health insurance policies in India may offer partial coverage; families would need to verify this.
  • (Typical private rates for specialized child psychology/counselling services in India can range from INR ₹800 to ₹3000+ per session, varying by qualifications, experience, and session length).
• Platform Connection: Gain visibility and connect with families across India seeking specialized support for children and adolescents through Mentalzon.com.
• Focus on Young Clients: Our platform helps with outreach, allowing you to focus on your core therapeutic work.

How to Join Mentalzon.com:

1. Register & Profile: Sign up on Mentalzon.com. Create a comprehensive profile detailing your qualifications (e.g., RCI registration for Clinical Psychologists, Master's degree, specialized child-focused diplomas/certifications), specific experience with different age groups and concerns, therapeutic approaches used with children/adolescents, and any professional memberships.
2. Verification Documents: Submit clear copies of relevant degrees, RCI registration (if applicable), specialized child-focused training certificates, proof of supervised experience, proof of identity (e.g., Aadhaar Card, PAN Card), and details of professional indemnity insurance (if held). Explicit confirmation of understanding POCSO Act obligations will be required.
3. Review & Credentialing: Our team will carefully review your credentials, qualifications, and experience, with a particular focus on suitability for working with minors via telehealth.
4. Onboarding: Upon successful verification, you'll be guided through an onboarding process, including any platform-specific training on working with minors safely online.
5. Set Practice Details: Define your availability, types of services offered (e.g., for specific age groups, concerns), and fee structure.
6. Commence Sessions: Start receiving client enquiries. Manage all aspects of engagement, ensuring robust consent processes, clear communication with parents/guardians, and child-centred ethical practice.

Why Partner with Mentalzon.com as a Child Psychologist / Child Counsellor?

• Specialized Reach: Connect with families specifically seeking psychological or counselling support for their children and adolescents.
• Flexible & Meaningful Work: Design a remote practice that allows you to make a significant positive impact on young lives.
• Commitment to Safety: Join a platform that emphasizes ethical practice and child protection in the delivery of telehealth services.
• Transparent Collaboration: Free registration. Any platform service fees will be clearly communicated.
• Support Child Well-being Across India: Help make specialized child mental health support more accessible.

If you are a qualified Child Psychologist or Child Counsellor in India, deeply committed to the ethical and effective support of children and adolescents, and skilled in or open to telehealth practice, we invite you to explore joining Mentalzon.com.

Note: Appropriate qualifications (RCI registration as Clinical Psychologist for clinical child psychology services; Master's degree plus specialized child-focused training for Child Counsellors/Psychologists in counselling roles) and verifiable experience working with children and adolescents are essential. A thorough understanding of and adherence to the POCSO Act, 2012, including mandatory reporting, is non-negotiable. Services are typically private pay. Practitioners are responsible for ensuring their practice is fully compliant with all relevant Indian laws, professional ethics, data protection regulations (DPDP Act, 2023), and for working within their defined scope of competence with minors.