Job Description

Job Title:

Well-being Counsellor

Department:

Student Welfare / Counselling Centre

Reports To:

Director - Student Affairs / Dean - Student Welfare

Location:

University Campuses

Mail CV 's to prashanth_p@cmr.edu.in or contact directly Prashanth - 9108542221

1. Role Purpose

To support the psychological, emotional, behavioural, and academic well-being of students by providing counselling services, guidance, early intervention, crisis support, and preventive mental-health initiatives across the university.

2. Key ResponsibilitiesA. Student Counselling & Support

Provide individual counselling sessions for students facing emotional, academic, personal, or behavioural challenges. Offer short-term therapeutic support and refer students to external specialists when necessary. Maintain confidential case records and follow ethical counselling practices. Conduct crisis intervention for students in distress, emergencies, or high-risk situations.

B. Mental Health & Wellness Programs

Plan and conduct workshops, seminars, and awareness programs on stress management, anxiety, time management, motivation, relationships, and overall well-being. Design and implement university-level mental-health campaigns and preventive initiatives. Collaborate with faculty and departments to integrate wellness activities into academic environments.

C. Student Assessment & Intervention

Identify early signs of distress or behavioural issues and provide timely interventions. Conduct psychological assessments (basic level) if trained and authorised. Provide academic guidance related to concentration, motivation, and performance.

D. Coordination & Communication

Work closely with student services, hostel wardens, faculty mentors, and administration on student support needs. Provide guidance to faculty and staff on handling students experiencing distress. Maintain professional communication while protecting student confidentiality.

E. Reporting & Documentation

Maintain secure and confidential counselling records as per institutional policy. Submit case reports, monthly counselling data, and wellness program progress (without violating confidentiality). Contribute to policy development related to student wellness and safety.

3. Qualifications & SkillsEducation

Master's in Psychology / Counselling Psychology / Clinical Psychology. (Preferred) M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology. Licensure/registration as per statutory norms (optional but advantageous).

Experience

Minimum 2-5 years of counselling experience, preferably in educational institutions. Experience handling adolescent/young adult mental-health issues.

Technical & Professional Skills

Proficiency in counselling techniques, crisis management, conflict resolution. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information. Strong interpersonal, listening, and empathy skills. Good communication, documentation, and presentation abilities.

Personal Attributes

Compassionate, patient, non-judgmental, and student-centric. Able to work with diverse student communities. Emotionally resilient and able to manage high-stress situations.

4. Work Conditions

Full-time campus presence. Flexible availability for urgent student-support needs. May require conducting evening or weekend sessions/programs.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?20,000.00 - ?40,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Provident Fund
Work Location: In person