Tata Institute of Social Sciences

Leadership in Mental Health Programme

The Leadership in Mental Health Programme (LMHP) is a fellowship programme under the Government of Punjab's flagship Yudh Nashean Virudh - War Against Drugs initiative. The programme is implemented by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), Mohali, in collaboration with the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai.

LMHP builds a cadre of skilled mental health professionals who work alongside district administrations, de-addiction and rehabilitation centres, and OOAT (Outpatient Opioid Assisted Treatment) centres to strengthen Punjab's comprehensive response to substance use and addiction.

LMHP is a full-time fellowship of 24 months (2 years), based in Punjab. Selected candidates are placed in a district and are required to relocate to their assigned location.

Are you ready to be part of the change?

We are looking for mental health professionals who:

Hold one of the recognised qualifications: a Master's, PG Diploma in Clinical Psychology, M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology, or Ph.D. in Psychology, Public Health, Social Work, or a related mental health discipline. See the role page for the exact pathways.
Meet the minimum full-time experience for your qualification pathway. Some pathways (Ph.D., M.Phil.) require no additional experience; others require 12 to 48 months.
Are Indian citizens, up to 30 years of age (for Fellows) or up to 35 years of age (for Senior Associates)
Want to work on the ground, with government systems and communities, to make a real difference
Are willing to relocate to and be placed in any district across Punjab, and to travel extensively for field work.

Open Positions

We are currently inviting applications for two positions. Click on a role to learn more about responsibilities, eligibility, and how to apply.

Mental Health Fellow

Remuneration: Rs. 60,000/- per month + travel allowance

Senior Associate

Remuneration: Rs. 80,000/- per month + travel allowance

How We Select

We follow a transparent process. Meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee shortlisting or selection. All applications will be assessed as per a pre-decided framework, and candidates will be shortlisted at each stage on the basis of their scores. Candidates are kept informed by email at each stage.