Qualified professional Clinical Psychologist work in a variety of areas of mental and physical health by offering Diagnostic, Therapeutic, Rehabilitative, Administrative services, towards promoting the well-being and quality-of-life of individuals.
As experts in psychological assessments, clinical psychologists help diagnose mental health problems, personality, intelligence, and neuropsychological deficits.
Conceptualize specific adult and child mental health problems within a psychological framework, giving due consideration to psychosocial/ contextual factors, and carry out relevant treatment/management.
Apply psychological principles and techniques in rehabilitating persons with mental health problems and disabilities.
Work with the psychosocial dimensions of physical diseases such as IBS, Fibromyalgia, Migraine, etc, and formulate and undertake focused/targeted psychosocial interventions.
Undertake research in the areas of clinical psychology such as mental health/illness, physical health/diseases, and relevant societal issues viz. misconception, stigma, discrimination, social tension, gender construction, lifestyle, etc.
Undertake responsibilities connected with teaching and training in core and allied areas of Clinical Psychology.
Undertake administrative and supervisory/decision-making responsibilities in a mental health area. Clinical Psychologists are increasingly starting and managing their own institutions and clinics.
Provide expert testimony in the court of law assuming different roles.
