CIP Ranchi Psychology Vacancy under Tele-MANAS | Apply Now!
The Central Institute of Psychiatry (CIP, Ranchi) in collaboration with National Tele Mental Health Programme, Jharkhand invites applications from eligible candidates in prescribed format for filling up the Clinical Psychologist and Counsellor posts for State Tele MANAS Cell and Mentoring Institute of Jharkhand under proposed National Tele Mental Health Programme on contractual basis.
This is a great opportunity for psychology students to work under the Central Institute of Psychiatry and Tele-Manas Programme. All the vacancies are on a contractual basis.
What is Tele-MANAS?
Tele-MANAS is a national mental health helpline launched by the Government of India to provide free, 24/7 support. It offers professional assistance through a toll-free number and a mobile app, ensuring easy access to mental health care. Through this platform, individuals can receive telephone-based counselling, psychotherapy, psychiatric consultations, and referral services, including urgent care, without barriers of distance or cost.
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Post-wise Details
| Institute Type | Name of the Post | No. of Post | Qualification | Category |
| State Tele MANAS Cell | Clinical Psychologist/ Psychiatric Social Worker | 02 | For Clinical Psychologist: ESSENTIAL: Master’s in Psychology and RCI recognized PDCP/M.Phil in Clinical Psychology. DESIRABLE: 1. Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology 2. Clinical and/or research Experience in Telemedicine and/or Tele-training 3. Experience of working with multi-disciplinary research teams. For Psychiatric Social Worker ESSENTIAL: Master’s in Social Work and M.Phil in Psychiatric Social Work. DESIRABLE: 1. Ph.D. in Psychiatric Social Work 2. Clinical and/or research Experience in Telemedicine and/or Tele-training 3. Experience of working with multi-disciplinary research teams. | UR – 02 |
| State Tele MANAS Cell | Counselor | 03 | ESSENTIAL: Masters in Clinical Psychology/ Social Work or Sociology/ Psychology DESIRABLE: Experience in mental healthcare delivery and Counseling in health project. | OBC – 01, SC – 01 EWS – 01 |
Age limit:
59 years (Maximum)
Salary:
For Clinical Psychologist: ₹50,000/-
For Counsellor: ₹35,000/-
How to Submit the Application?
Candidates need to send the filled in application with required documents by post or in person to the following address:
Dispatch Section,
Central Institute of Psychiatry (CIP)
Kanke, Ranchi, PIN-834 006 (Jharkhand)
Note: The last date for receipt of applications along with the relevant documents is 17-March-2025.