Key Responsibilities:
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Student Counsellor who will provide guidance to help students navigate academic stress, and career choices, creating a positive and supportive environment for student success. The ideal candidate will have a BA in Psychology, 3-4 years of counselling experience, and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by students in academic institutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Student Counselling:
- Provide individual and group counselling sessions to students on academic, career, emotional, and personal issues.
- Offer career counselling to help students align their academic choices with career aspirations.
- Provide guidance on time management, study skills, and work-life balance.
- Workshops & Seminars:
- Organize and conduct workshops and seminars on topics such as mental health awareness, stress management, and academic planning.
- Monitoring & Reporting:
- Maintain confidential records of counselling sessions and interactions with students.
- Provide periodic reports to the administration on the overall well-being of students and any emerging trends or issues.
Qualifications:
- Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology (BA in Psychology). A Master’s degree or diploma in counselling psychology or related fields is preferred.
- Experience:
- 3-4 years of experience providing counselling services in academic institutions or related settings.
- Experience working with young adult populations in an academic environment is highly preferred.
- Skills:
- Strong understanding of student development, adolescent psychology, and mental health issues.
- Excellent listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Familiarity with counselling tools and techniques for addressing a range of academic and personal issues.
Key Competencies:
- Empathy and Emotional Intelligence
- Problem-Solving and Conflict Resolution
- Confidentiality and Professional Ethics
- Adaptability and Cultural Sensitivity