Join The Happy Space

We’re looking for a Consultant Psychologist/ Psychotherapist to lead sessions in person in Fort Kochi/ Mattancherry. 

Please read through the whole job description and if you feel you are right fit – you may go ahead and apply.

The Happy Space is a growing wellbeing and mental health practice built around the belief that therapy can be ethical, human, creative, trauma-informed and deeply attuned to the person sitting across from us.

Since this is a growing organization this role would be ideal for someone is naturally independent, well organized, takes ownership of their work, communicates proactively and enjoys being part of a growing clinical team.

What you’ll be doing

• Deliver individual psychotherapy sessions in person at our Kochi centre. This is a not an remote role
• Work independently with clients while maintaining high standards of clinical care, ethics and confidentiality
• Our team members are spread out in Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad and France – so comfort with connecting virtually with colleagues is crucial. The role reports to the Founder based in Chennai.
• Build thoughtful therapeutic relationships and work comfortably with relational dynamics
• Build corporate case studies and gather analytics for internal insight and marketing
• Co-create and facilitate group therapy, workshops, psychoeducational and learning programs.
• Contribute ideas that make our clinical offerings richer and more relevant to the people we work with
• Participate in supervision, training and ongoing clinical learning as part of a growing team
• Maintain appropriate clinical documentation and follow professional and organisational processes

Educational & Career Experience

• Minimum Master’s degree in Psychology
• 1–2+ years of relevant clinical experience with some additional specialization in specific therapeutic modalities.
• Formal training in Couples / Family Therapy would be a bonus

• Someone who is fluent in English and Malayalam
• Comfortable working with complexity and relational dynamics
• Comfortable managing a caseload independently and keeping sessions, documentation and commitments on track
• Since team members connect virtually someone who values accountability is crucial for us to create a safe and dependable therapeutic environment
• Takes ownership of the day-to-day responsibilities that come with working from a physical centre — including being organised, using office resources with conscientiously
• Can handle sensitive and challenging client enquiries with confidence and professionalism
•  Proactively communicates with the internal team on your needs. Eg: Planning your working schedule and leaves ahead, asks for help when needed on time, brings up feedback & challenges openly etc.
• Someone who is self-directed, accountable and dependable — you don’t need to be micromanaged to get things done
• Shows respect for ethical practices, creative forms of work, queer-affirmative, trauma-informed and culturally attuned to clients

What you can expect from us

We are a growing clinical team, and we value supervision, reflection, collaboration and continuous learning. You’ll have opportunities to develop your clinical skills, learn from other therapists and contribute to shaping the kind of practice we are building. 

If this sounds like the kind of practice and role you’d like to grow with, we’d love to hear from you

Working hours

• Part time – Option 1 – Minimum 3 days a week ( 10.30 am to 7 pm ) including Saturday
• Part time – Option 2 – Monday to Saturday 3.30 to 7.30 pm with Sundays off
• Full time –  Monday – Saturday: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM ( Or Tuesday to Sunday and Monday off ) 

Location: The Happy Space, Kochi
Mode: In-person ( this is not a remote role )

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