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Psychology / Mental Health CV / Resume Format & Maker

Make a job-ready CV for Psychologist, Counselor, Therapist, M.Phil Psychology, RCI roles — your field is already chosen, so the hints and suggestions fit your work.

What employers look for in a Psychology / Mental Health CV / resume

Hospitals, schools, NGOs, counselling centres and HR consultancies look for a psychology CV that clearly states the degree, specialisation and, for clinical practice, RCI registration. Highlight supervised practicum hours, psychological assessments administered such as IQ, personality and projective tests, and therapy approaches used like CBT, REBT or person-centred counselling. Freshers should mention internships at psychiatric wards, schools or helplines, case reports written, mental health awareness workshops and the dissertation topic. Confidentiality practice, ethical conduct and report writing ability are valued strongly by employers.

⚡ Key skills for your CV

  • Psychological assessment and testing
  • Case history and mental status examination
  • CBT and REBT techniques
  • Person-centred counselling
  • Psychometric report writing
  • Crisis intervention basics
  • Group therapy facilitation
  • Research methods and SPSS
  • Behaviour modification

🤝 Soft skills

  • Active listening
  • Empathy
  • Confidentiality
  • Non-judgemental attitude
  • Emotional resilience

🎯 Sample career objective (fresher)

M.A. Psychology graduate with supervised counselling practicum seeking a Counsellor or Psychologist role in a school, clinic or NGO. Aims to offer ethical, evidence-based support that helps clients build coping skills and wellbeing.

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💼 Sample experience / internship points

  • Administered and scored psychometric tests under supervision and drafted assessment reports for clinical review.
  • Conducted individual counselling sessions for students dealing with exam stress and adjustment issues.
  • Co-facilitated mental health awareness workshops and maintained confidential session records.

🔧 Project ideas for your CV

  • Dissertation — relationship between social media use and sleep quality in young adults
  • Workshop Module — stress management programme for Class 10 and 12 students
  • Case Study — CBT-based intervention for a client with social anxiety

📜 Certifications that help

  • RCI Registration (for clinical practice)
  • Certificate in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
  • Mental Health First Aid Training
  • Certificate in Child and Adolescent Counselling

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    Choose your field

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  3. 3

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What should a Psychology / Mental Health CV include?

A short career objective for Psychologist roles, your education, the software and technical skills you use (Psychological assessment and testing, Case history and mental status examination, CBT and REBT techniques, Person-centred counselling, Psychometric report writing), projects you worked on, internships or experience, and certifications.

Which design suits a Psychology / Mental Health CV?

Classic Blue, Corporate Grey and Executive Serif are safe for most companies; Modern Sidebar and Infographic stand out for design and creative roles. You can switch designs any time -- your text stays.

Can a fresher make a Psychology / Mental Health CV?

Yes. Leave work experience empty and put your projects, training and skills first -- the builder shows hints in English and Hinglish under every box.

Is this CV maker free?

Making, editing and previewing your CV is free and 100% ad-free. To download the PDF, pick a plan: ₹49 for 2 CVs, ₹199 for unlimited CVs for a month, or ₹499 for unlimited CVs for a year. Every CV you unlock stays yours for ever -- edit it and download it as often as you like, even after a plan ends.

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