School Counselor

PT Pam Nasa Sejahtera; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 200,880,000 - 334,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Bina Bangsa School in Jakarta is seeking a qualified psychologist/counselor to provide emotional support and counseling to students. You will work with teachers and parents to identify needs, design interventions, and monitor progress.

The role emphasizes crisis response, preventive programs, and collaboration across campus. A Bachelor's or Master's in Psychology or related field plus 2–3 years of relevant experience is required; certification may be required by local regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, or a related field (Educational or Clinical background preferred).
• Professional counseling certification or license (if required by local regulation).
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience working with children or adolescents in an educational or counseling setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated empathy, confidentiality, and professional ethics in handling sensitive student matters.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent emotional development and behavior management techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling sessions to students experiencing emotional, social, or behavioral difficulties.
• Help students identify, understand, and manage their emotions effectively.
• Offer short-term therapeutic interventions and refer students to external professionals when necessary.
• Conduct observations, interviews, and emotional screenings to identify students in need of support.
• Develop and maintain accurate and confidential case notes and counseling reports.
• Monitor students’ emotional progress and follow up with appropriate support strategies.
• Design and implement school-wide emotional well-being initiatives (e.g., mindfulness sessions, stress management workshops, emotional awareness campaigns).
• Promote emotional literacy and positive mental health practices across all grade levels.
• Provide guidance on coping strategies, resilience, and conflict resolution.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, homeroom advisors, and school leaders to address students’ emotional needs in the classroom setting.
• Communicate with parents or guardians (when appropriate) to discuss student concerns and progress while maintaining confidentiality.
• Provide professional input and recommendations for student behavior interventions.
• Respond promptly and effectively to emotional crises or emergency situations (e.g., panic attacks, emotional breakdowns, or trauma-related incidents).
• Ensure the safety and well-being of students in distress and coordinate with external support services if necessary.
• Conduct training sessions and workshops for teachers and staff on recognizing and responding to signs of emotional distress among students.
• Facilitate parent education sessions focused on emotional development and adolescent well-being.
• Contribute to the development of school policies related to emotional and mental health support.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Psychology/C counseling

Job description

Placement: Jakarta
Starting Date: July 2027

Key Responsibilities:

1. Emotional Support and Counseling

Provide individual and group counseling sessions to students experiencing emotional, social, or behavioral difficulties.

Help students identify, understand, and manage their emotions effectively.

Offer short-term therapeutic interventions and refer students to external professionals when necessary.

2. Emotional Assessment and Case Management

Conduct observations, interviews, and emotional screenings to identify students in need of support.

Develop and maintain accurate and confidential case notes and counseling reports.

Monitor students’ emotional progress and follow up with appropriate support strategies.

3. Preventive and Developmental Programs

Design and implement school-wide emotional well-being initiatives (e.g., mindfulness sessions, stress management workshops, emotional awareness campaigns).

Promote emotional literacy and positive mental health practices across all grade levels.

Provide guidance on coping strategies, resilience, and conflict resolution.

4. Collaboration and Consultation

Work collaboratively with teachers, homeroom advisors, and school leaders to address students’ emotional needs in the classroom setting.

Communicate with parents or guardians (when appropriate) to discuss student concerns and progress while maintaining confidentiality.

Provide professional input and recommendations for student behavior interventions.

5. Crisis Intervention

Respond promptly and effectively to emotional crises or emergency situations (e.g., panic attacks, emotional breakdowns, or trauma-related incidents).

Ensure the safety and well-being of students in distress and coordinate with external support services if necessary.

6. Education and Awareness

Conduct training sessions and workshops for teachers and staff on recognizing and responding to signs of emotional distress among students.

Facilitate parent education sessions focused on emotional development and adolescent well-being.

Contribute to the development of school policies related to emotional and mental health support.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, or a related field (Educational or Clinical background preferred).

Professional counseling certification or license (if required by local regulation).

Minimum 2–3 years of experience working with children or adolescents in an educational or counseling setting.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Demonstrated empathy, confidentiality, and professional ethics in handling sensitive student matters.

Knowledge of child and adolescent emotional development and behavior management techniques.

Bina Bangsa School is a young, growing and vibrant school. Established in 2001, Bina Bangsa School has quickly distinguished itself for its academic excellence. In BBS, students undergo a rigorous programme modelled after the Singapore curriculum. BBS provides quality education to students ranging from Pre-School to Junior College levels. Our students sit for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and the International 'A' Levels examination offered by Cambridge University. BBS aims to nurture leaders who strive to be the best that they can be through lifelong learning, and also grounded in the Word of God. The BBS family consists of 6 campuses located in Jakarta, Bandung, Semarang, Malang, Balikpapan and has a total enrolment of more than 4000 students. Our teaching fraternity is staffed by 350 qualified and experienced teachers representing over 12 countries, bringing with them diverse cultures and experiences to enrich students' learning.