Details
| Profile type | Clinical Psychologist |
| First Name | Keerthana |
| Last Name | Umapathy |
| Nickname | keerthu_29 |
| City | Bengaluru |
| State | KARNATAKA |
| Country | India |
| Gender | Female |
About
| Profile Headline | Research Associate at NIMHANS and L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI); PhD Scholar at Queen’s University Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK |
| Work Status | Working with an organization/ Institute |
| Profile Description | I am a Compassionate Clinical Psychologist with an extensive background of providing first-class psychological care to clients with neurodevelopmental, neurodegenerative, learning and personality disorders. Experienced in working on 1:1 and group sessions. Designed innovative tailored programs to help my clients to focus on their daily activities. Employs superior communication skills and therapeutic skills to build meaningful relationships that contribute to client wellbeing. Hardworking clinical psychologist, offering a positive, can-do team mentality to diverse tasks for effective, professional hospitality services. Using exceptional organization skills with meticulous attention to cleanliness and patient care for dependable, efficient management skills, developed skills in quantitative and qualitative research analysis and evaluation, working collaboratively to support high-performing research projects. I am a PhD Scholar at Queen’s University Belfast and I have completed my MSc in Applied Psychology with First Class-Distinction from Middlesex University, London and my Under-graduation in BA Psychology, Literature, and Journalism with First Class-Distinction from Garden City College, India. I have additional paid experiences as a Psychology Tutor, Clinical Psychologist, Industrial Psychologist, Research Assistant, and Research Associate along with my voluntary experiences in SuVitas – Rehabilitation Center for Neuro, Ortho, Cardio, and Stroke and SAHAI – Suicide Prevention Centre, Bengaluru, India. All these experiences have provided me with a positive work ethic, allowing me to understand the benefits of hard work. As a competent and hardworking individual and an enthusiast, I believe that my passion will allow me to make a worthy contribution in this field. Being a psychologist, I understand the importance of providing support for all the individuals who require it and in an innovative way that can reach them. For further queries reach me through email (sweetiekeerthu@gmail.com) |
Specialization
| Specialization | Neuropsychology (Cognitive assessments and Interventions of neurodegenerative disorders) |
| Specialization | Clinical Psychology (CBT, PCT, and Mindfulness Approach) |
| Specialization | Research (Dementia and Sensory impairments) |
Education
| Education Type | Ph D |
| Qualification Name | Doctor of Philosophy in Medicine |
| Subject | Public Health (Cognition) |
| School/College | Queen's University of Belfast (QUB) |
| City/ State/ Country | Belfast, Northen Ireland, United Kingdom |
| From | 2022 |
| To | 2024 |
| Education Type | Post Graduation |
| Qualification Name | MSc Applied Psychology |
| Subject | Neuropsychology |
| School/College | Middlesex University |
| City/ State/ Country | London, England, United Kingdom |
| From | 2019 |
| To | 2021 |
| Education Type | Graduation |
| Qualification Name | Bachelor of Arts |
| Subject | Psychology, English Literature, Journalism |
| School/College | Garden City College of Science and Management |
| City/ State/ Country | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| University/ Affiliated to | Bangalore University |
| From | 2014 |
| To | 2017 |
Job Opportunities
| Job Title | Neuropsychologist |
| Opportunity Type | Full-Time |
| Job Description | Eligible candidates are invited for an Interview (Written cum skill test), for the post of “Neuropsychologist” on contract basis in in the Wellcome Trust funded project entitled “Cognitive Level Enhancement through Vision Exams and Refraction (CLEVER): A randomized controlled trial to assess impact of near and distance spectacles on reducing rates of cognitive decline with aging in community dwelling older people in India” – under Dr. Suvarna Alladi, Professor & Head, Dept. of Neurology and Co-PI. The candidates who fulfil the following eligibility criteria are advised to send their curriculum vittae to k.umapathy29@gmail.com / kumapathy01@qub.ac.uk Job Description / Recruitment Criteria of Neuropsychologist: • Essential Qualification: 1. M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology with minimum 1½ to 2 years working experience and experience in administering cognitive and psychometric assessments Or 2. PhD in Neuropsychology/ Clinical Psychology with minimum 1½ to 2 years of working experience and experience in administering cognitive and psychometric assessments 3. Proficiency in spoken and written English, Telugu, and Hindi languages • Desirable: 1. A Candidates with research experience in the field of psychology/ Mental Health are preferred 2. Previous experience of working with vulnerable groups Key Responsibility: 1. A demonstrable ability to administer cognitive assessments and conduct research under supervision and in line with the objectives of the project. 2. Participation and ability to train psychologists in Research training for recruitment, administering cognitive tests and observation. 3. Administering LASI DAD (cognitive tests) on the study participants (vulnerable groups) at LVPEI centre (Hyderabad) General Responsibilities: 1. Ability to work efficiently and take responsibility of the allotted work 2. Compliance with document process/policy and process (leave policy, attendance policy, discipline, personal presentation, and grooming) 3. Ability to be trainers focused and commitment to quality service. 4. Sound knowledge on conducting community programs 5. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people. Plan of duration and timeline to recruit Neuropsychologist: Required Neuropsychologist: 01 ; Approx Salary: ₹52,500/- pm consolidated ; Location: L V Prasad Eye Institute GPR Campus, Hyderabad ; Maximum Age limit: 35 year |
| Job Title | Psychologist |
| Opportunity Type | Full-Time |
| Job Description | Eligible candidates are invited for an Interview (Written cum skill test), for the post of “Psychologist” on contract basis in in the Wellcome Trust funded project entitled “Cognitive Level Enhancement through Vision Exams and Refraction (CLEVER): A randomized controlled trial to assess impact of near and distance spectacles on reducing rates of cognitive decline with aging in community dwelling older people in India” – under Dr. Suvarna Alladi, Professor & Head, Dept. of Neurology and Co-PI. The candidates who fulfil the following eligibility criteria are advised to send their curriculum vittae to k.umapathy29@gmail.com / kumapathy01@qub.ac.uk Job Description / Recruitment Criteria of Psychologist: • Essential Qualification: 1. Master’s in Psychology / Clinical Psychology with minimum 1 to 2 years of working experience and experience in administering cognitive and psychometric assessments 2. Proficiency in spoken and written English, Telugu, and Hindi languages • Desirable: 1. A Candidates with research experience in the field of psychology/ Mental Health are preferred 2. Previous experience of working with vulnerable groups • Key Responsibilities: 1. A demonstrable ability to administer cognitive assessments and conduct research under supervision and in line with the objectives of the project. 2. Participating in research training for recruitment, administering cognitive tests, and observation. 3. Administering LASI DAD (cognitive tests) on vulnerable groups under supervision at LVPEI centre (Hyderabad) • General Responsibilities: 1. Ability to work efficiently and take responsibility of the allotted work 2. Compliance with document process/policy and process (leave policy, attendance policy, discipline, personal presentation and grooming) 3. Ability to be trainees focused and commitment to quality service 4. Sound knowledge on conducting community programs 5. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people Plan of duration and timeline to recruit Psychologist: Required Psychologist: 03 ; Approx Salary: ₹25,000/- pm consolidated ; Duration: 36 months (6 months Probationary Period) ; Location: L V Prasad Eye Institute GPR Campus, Hyderabad ; Maximum Age limit: 35 year |
| Job Title | Research Assistant |
| Opportunity Type | Full-Time |
| Job Description | Eligible candidates are invited for an Interview (Written cum skill test), for the post of “Research Assistant” on contract basis in the Wellcome Trust funded project entitled “Cognitive Level Enhancement through Vision Exams and Refraction (CLEVER): A randomized controlled trial to assess impact of near and distance spectacles on reducing rates of cognitive decline with aging in community dwelling older people in India” – under Dr. Priya Thomas, Associate Professor, Dept. of Psychiatric Social Work and Co-PI. The candidates who fulfil the following eligibility criteria are advised to send their curriculum vittae to k.umapathy29@gmail.com / kumapathy01@qub.ac.uk Job Description / Recruitment Criteria of Research Assistant: • Essential Qualification: 1. Master’s in Social Work/ Psychology/ Sociology/ Economics/ health sciences Or 2. Master’s in Social Work/ Psychology/ Sociology/ Economics/ health sciences with experience in working with elders/ Mental health/ Social Work/ Healthcare 3. Proficiency in spoken and written English, Telugu, and Hindi languages • Desirable: 1. A demonstrable ability to conduct research under supervision and in line with the objectives of the project 2. Previous experience of working with vulnerable groups 3. Experience in qualitative research • Key Responsibilities: 1. Participating in Research training for recruitment, interviewing, and observation. 2. Conducting qualitative interviews with vulnerable groups, and professional stakeholders at their home / LVPEI centre 3. Translating and transcribing audio recorded interviews 4. Assisting in the preliminary analysis of interview transcripts as required. Plan of duration and timeline to recruit Research Assistant: Required Research Assistant: 02 ; Salary: 25,000/- pm consolidated ; Duration: 18 months (6 months Probationary Period) ; Maximum Age limit: 35 |