Counsellor (Psychologist)

Job Designation: Counsellor (Psychologist)

Job Summary

We are looking for a qualified and compassionate Counsellor (Psychologist) to support the mental health and well-being of undergraduate students. The role involves providing individual and group counselling, applying evidence-based psychotherapies, and conducting workshops on mental health and wellness. The ideal candidate should be empathetic, ethical, and experienced in handling student-related concerns, including addiction issues.

Designation

Counsellor (Psychologist) – Preferably Female

Location

Hyderabad

Department

Psychology

Key Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face counselling to students on campus
• Offer online counselling sessions as required
• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions
• Apply evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy
• Support students dealing with emotional, academic, and behavioural challenges, including addictions
• Organize and conduct workshops, webinars, and awareness programs on mental health topics
• Participate in crisis intervention and management when needed
• Develop and facilitate mental health content and programs
• Maintain accurate records of counselling sessions, including monthly client intake and documentation
• Ensure confidentiality and ethical standards in all counselling practices
• Strong understanding of psychological counselling techniques and mental health issues
• Ability to apply psychotherapies in real-life scenarios
• High level of empathy, integrity, and professionalism
  
  

Educational Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Psychology (full-time) with specialization in Clinical or Counselling Psychology from a reputed institute
  
  

Professional Certifications

• Certified in counselling courses from a recognized/prestigious institute
• Certification and supervised training in CBT and REBT (preferably under experts associated with the Albert Ellis Institute or equivalent)
  
  

Professional Experience

• Minimum 1 year of practical experience in counselling
• Experience working with undergraduate or university-level students
• Proven experience in handling sensitive issues with confidentiality
• Experience in conducting workshops on mental health topics
  
  

Skills And Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Empathy, patience, and active listening abilities
• Ability to handle crisis situations effectively
• Strong ethical judgment and confidentiality practices
• Organizational and documentation skills
• Ability to conduct workshops, group sessions, and awareness programs
• Adaptability to both in-person and online counselling environments