Senior Clinician

Post Title: Senior Clinician

Grade: Senior

Qualification: MPhil in Psychiatric Social Work or MPhil in Clinical Psychology

Time:  Full Time (6 days/week) 

Base: Community

Accountable to: Supervisor

Reports to: Clinical Director/Senior Clinicians at sites

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF SENIOR CLINICIANS

SUMMARY

• ✓ To lead a multidisciplinary team in providing comprehensive community-based mental  health care to clients and their families in the assigned region. 
• ✓ To provide mentorship, supervision, guidance and training to junior staff, mental health  workers (MHWs) and community volunteers.
• ✓ To conduct advanced assessments and develop care plans for clients with mental  illnesses.
• ✓ To ensure the implementation of evidence-based interventions and recovery-oriented  practices.
• ✓ To act as a liaison between the community clinic and external stakeholders, including  ASHA Workers, Anganwadi Teachers, and Local Authorities.
• ✓ To ensure high-quality care delivery and contribute to service development initiatives.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

CLINICAL

• Conduct diagnostic evaluations and biopsychosocial assessments of clients in the  assigned region. 
• Oversee the medication management of the clients under the guidance of Consultant  Psychiatrist. 
• Develop and oversee the implementation of comprehensive, person-centred treatment  plans for clients with mental illnesses.
• Supervise and guide junior clinicians in diagnostic evaluations, assessments, and  psychosocial interventions.
• Implement, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions emphasizing  recovery-oriented practices. 
• Facilitate clinical meetings to discuss cases and provide collective support for the  management.
• Develop home-based treatment plans for clients who require it.
• Conduct/supervise monthly client support groups (CSG) and multiple family support  groups (MFSG) in the clinics under the assigned region. 
• Ensure that fundamental human rights are met for all clients and advocate for their  overall development in collaboration with the Social Development Team. 

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Familiarise and adhere to all MHAT policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
• Oversee the case management within the community clinics of the assigned region.
• Ensure the proper functioning of community clinics and the delivery of high-quality  care.
• Ensure proper documentation and maintenance of patient records according to MHAT  standards in case files and the MCare Application.
• Submit work, leave, and absence reports to the administrative section in a timely  manner.
• Organize, participate in, and contribute to academic programs, case discussions, clinic  reviews, and staff meetings.
• Organize the weekly/monthly review meetings with the community partners.
• Report problems/challenges encountered in the community clinics to the Head of  Community Clinical Services/ Clinical Director. 
• Perform additional clinical/administrative responsibilities entrusted by the Clinical  Director/ Head of the Community Clinical Services. 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Maintain high professional standards within agreed professional boundaries. ➢ Take responsibility for updating personal knowledge and skills to meet the demands of  the post.
• Actively participate in all mandatory training sessions and MHAT's academic training  programs.
• Take biweekly professional guidance and clinical supervision from the assigned  supervisors/mentors.
• Take group supervision for complex cases in the weekly meetings of Senior Clinicians. 
• Follow MHAT's code of conduct and clinical guidelines, and use self-care strategies to  maintain personal well-being.

SUPERVISION AND MENTORING

• Provide regular supervision and mentorship to junior clinicians and mental health  workers.
• Receive guidance and supervision from senior consultants to maintain quality work. Conduct weekly supervision/training sessions for clinicians and MHWs to discuss  cases/clinical concepts and provide guidance.
• Organize group supervision programs and ensure that junior staff receive quality  supervision.
• Act as a role model and provide leadership in clinical and professional development.
• Ensure that the junior clinicians and MHWs adhere to the clinical and professional  guidelines of MHAT. 

EDUCATION/TEACHING

• Participate in and contribute to MHAT's educational and training activities.
• Provide training for the junior clinicians and MHWs on the areas/concepts/assessments  relevant to the clinical services. 
• Provide training to the community mental health volunteers of the assigned clinics. 
• Conduct training programs in the community to enhance mental health awareness and  skills.
• Act as a trainer in external courses offered by MHAT (e.g., Introductory, Internship).
• Plan the internship schedule, lectures, and activities of interns, as well as provide  professional guidance. 

RESEARCH

• Lead and assist in MHAT's ongoing research projects and activities. ➢ Identify research needs and propose relevant research projects related to community based mental health.
• Design and conduct research projects within one's capabilities and contribute to the  evidence base in mental health care.

SERVICE DEVELOPMENT

• Take an active role in service development and improvement initiatives within the  community clinic.
• Collaborate with community resources to enhance service delivery.
• Participate in clinic development activities and ensure the integration of community  resources into mental health care.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL

• Prepare for and actively participate in the annual performance appraisal process.
• Provide feedback and support to junior clinicians and MHWs during their performance  evaluations.
• Ensure that the assigned team meets performance standards and contributes to the  overall goals of MHAT.

Please share your updated CV mentioning the position your are applying for at hr.india@karuna-shechen.org

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