According to The MHCA, 2017
"Clinical psychologist" means a person --- having a recognized qualification in
Clinical Psychology from an institution approved and recognized, by the
Rehabilitation Council of India, constituted under section 3 of the Rehabilitation
Council of India Act, 1992
To become a clinical psychologist firstly you need to complete your Masters in
Psychology (MA / M.Sc) (regular mode masters is preferred always).
M.Phil in Clinical Psychology
The trainee will be prepared to work as a qualified professional Clinical
Psychologist in the areas of mental and physical health after completing the two
year full-time program.
After completing the course, the trainee is expected to:
•Diagnosis of mental health issues
•They can use psychological ideas and approaches to help people with mental health
issues and impairments get back on their feet.
• To take on teaching and training responsibilities in core and related areas of
Clinical Psychology.
• To perform administrative, supervisory, and decision-making duties in the mental
health field.
• To deliver expert witness in a court of law in a variety of capacities.
Professional Diploma in Clinical Psychology
One - year full - time training program with theoretical and practical components,
with the goal of providing services with a minimal level of competency in core
clinical psychology domains.
After completing the course, candidates are eligible to apply for Associate Clinical
Psychologists positions in a variety of health care settings, including short and
long - term mental health care facilities, mental health institutes, private /
public run general or mental hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation units,
schools, and other community care centers
(but not faculty positions in the field of Clinical Psychology teaching and
training).
Getting a license from RCI
Once you complete your Masters in Psychology you need to take a license from
Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). Course mentioned below are approved by RCI
To become an Associate Clinical Psychologist:
Professional Diploma in Clinical Psychology
To become a Clinical Psychologist choose either:
M.Phill in Clinical Psychology
Psy.D in Clinical Psychology
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology
The Psy.D. is a four-year applied clinical doctorate degree with the goal of
preparing candidates to practice at the doctoral level with the flexibility to be
useful in a variety of practitioner roles, make scholarly contributions to the
professional community, and take leadership roles in the mental health field.
Based on the principle of gradually increasing levels of responsibility in core
areas and sub - specializations, the goal of this program is to train and assist
candidates in developing the knowledge base, attitudes, judgment, professionalism,
and technical skills required to function as a consultant clinical. psychologist and
trainer.
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