Psychiatric Services Lead

Lead Psychiatrist

Location : Amaha Mental Health Hospital, Thanisandra, Bangalore

About Amaha :

At Amaha (formerly InnerHour), founded in 2016 by psychiatrist Dr. Amit Malik and joined in 2019 by social entrepreneur Neha Kirpal, we aim to build India's most trusted and comprehensive mental health ecosystem. From our app that supports millions, to our outpatient centres across Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delhi, to our new state-of-the-art inpatient hospital in Bengaluru, our integrated approach ensures no one has to navigate their mental health journey alone. Our team of 200+ experts works collaboratively, blending clinical excellence with compassion to provide care that is both evidence-based and deeply human.

Role Summary :

The Lead Psychiatrist will oversee all psychiatric services at Amaha Hospital, Thanisandra, ensuring the highest standards of clinical care, safety, and collaboration across inpatient and outpatient settings. This role requires strong leadership to guide the multidisciplinary team, oversee treatment protocols, and drive clinical excellence across psychiatry, psychology, and allied services. The Lead Psychiatrist will also play a pivotal role in strategic service development, clinician training, and governance of Amaha’s hospital-based mental health programs.

Key Responsibilities :

Clinical Care -

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for clients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Lead case discussions and ensure high-quality, evidence-based management for all patients under care.
• Oversee the clinical functioning of the psychiatry department, ensuring best practices in medication management, documentation, and care coordination.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of all clinical interactions on the electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Offer psychiatric input in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings to ensure integrated, recovery-oriented care.

Leadership and Supervision -

Operational and Organisational Contribution -

Professional Development and Collaboration -

Desired Attributes : Qualifications -

MD / DNB / DPM in Psychiatry with a minimum of 8–10 years of clinical experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or consultant psychiatrist role.

Expertise - Extensive experience in managing acute and chronic psychiatric conditions across inpatient and outpatient settings. Strong understanding of psychopharmacology, crisis management, and integrated therapy models.

Skills -

Personal Qualities -

delivery in India.

Supervision :

The peer supervision group meets once a week for 1 hour.

An all-psychiatrists group meeting happens once a fortnight for 1 hour.

Reports to :

Clinical Director, Amaha Hospital