Lead Clinical Psychologist

About Sukoon Health

• Sukoon is Indias leading behavioral health platform, operating specialized mental health services across
• sectors. We are building a system of care that is structured, scalable, and measurable, with a focus on
• early intervention, team-based care, and clinical outcomes.
• Through Sukoon Hospitals, we deliver evidence-based inpatient and outpatient care across major
• cities. We have 5 facilities across Delhi NCR, Bangalore, and Hyderabad. Were on track to build 40
• such facilities with 1200+ beds.

About the Role

• As the Lead Psychologist, you will lead end-to-end mental health care delivery on campus, combining
• clinical expertise with system design, team leadership, and stakeholder engagement.
• You will be responsible for building a structured, tech-enabled, and outcome-driven mental health
• ecosystem: integrating prevention, early intervention, and crisis care into the student journey.

Key Responsibilities-

1. Lead On-Ground Clinical Services

• Supervise 24/7 mental health care delivery across campus — from drop-in therapy to crisis response
• Ensure quality control, clinical supervision, and best-practice fidelity across a multidisciplinary team
• Create a nurturing, non-judgmental culture of care that blends excellence with empathy

2. Shape the Digital & Scalable Future

• Act as clinical lead for Sukoons mental health tech product- help improve content, user flow, and care logic
• Integrate data insights from the platform into care planning and service upgrades
• Design protocols for stepped care across mild, moderate, and severe conditions

3. Drive Impact and Outcomes

• Track mental health outcomes across anxiety, stress, depression, resilience, and substance use
• Co-author quarterly and annual reports for university leadership
• Support white papers, case studies, and scientific publications to help position JGU globally
• Supervise documents, outcome dashboards, and audits.

4. Build & Mentor the Team

• Serve as the clinical anchor for junior psychologists, PSWs, therapy specialists, and
• Conduct weekly supervision, case conferences, and development workshops
• Recruit top-tier clinicians and help shape Indias next generation of campus mental health leaders

5. Integrate Psychology Into Campus Life

• Partner with academic departments to embed mental health into classrooms
• Champion peer advocacy, student-run campaigns, and awareness events
• Build trust with faculty, student bodies, and administrative stakeholders

6. Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary clinical point of contact for university stakeholders, including leadership, student welfare, and security teams
• Support safety planning, emergency coordination, and high-risk case management within institutional settings
• Participate in reviews and provide clinical insights to strengthen program effectiveness and scalability.

Key Competencies-

• Campus Connect: Emotionally intelligent, approachable, and able to build trust with students, faculty, and stakeholders in a high-performance academic environment
• Tech-Savvy Clinician: Comfortable working with digital platforms, data dashboards, and AI-enabled tools to enhance care delivery and outcomes
• Builder Mindset: Able to create, implement, and refine systems, protocols, and processes in a fast-scaling environment
• Proactive: Takes initiative in identifying gaps, anticipating risks, and driving solutions without requiring constant direction
• Spontaneous: Able to think on their feet and respond effectively to dynamic situations, especially during crises or high-pressure scenarios
• Adaptive: Flexible in approach, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and evolving organisational needs
• Resilient: Maintains composure and effectiveness in high-stress environments, demonstrating emotional strength and professional stability

Clinical & Functional Expertise: Strong grounding in clinical psychology, risk assessment, crisis management, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions, with the ability to translate

knowledge into practice

Eligibility Criteria-

• MPhil in Clinical Psychology (RCI recognised)
• Valid RCI license/registration
• 6 years of clinical experience, preferably in hospital or structured care settings
• Prior experience in team leadership, supervision, and multidisciplinary collaboration
• Exposure to crisis management and high-acuity cases