Counsellor

Azimpremjiuniversity; Ranchi; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Azimpremjiuniversity in Ranchi is seeking a Counsellor to support the psychological and emotional well-being of students. The role involves conducting counselling sessions, developing support programs, and creating a positive mental health framework.

Ideal candidates should hold a Master’s in Psychology or Counselling and have extensive experience in the social sector, particularly in higher education settings. The position focuses on collaboration with students, faculty, and families to foster a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience within the social sector.
• 2 to 3 years of work experience in higher education institutes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counselling sessions.
• Build rapport with students to maximize counselling effectiveness.
• Develop guidance and support programs.
• Promote a caring and supportive culture on campus.
• Conduct training programs/workshops on various topics.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Crisis intervention

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology/Counselling

Job description

As acounsellor, you will be part of ateam of mental health professionals and support the psychological and emotional well-being of the students and members of the University, through counselling and crisis interventions. You will need patience, empathy, and compassion to work with our diverse student body, dealing with arange of issues and challenges, to provide them with asafe and secure space to talk about their challenges andconcerns.

Responsibilities:

As acounsellor, you willbe requiredto:

• Provide individual and group counselling sessions
• Build rapport with students on campus to maximise the effectiveness ofcounselling
• Develop asystemic guidance and support program which addresses personal, social, and academicdevelopment
• Nurture and promote an environment for all members to be sensitive and empathetic towards others and co-create acaring and supportive culture oncampus
• Develop a ‘ conversation plan’ to conduct and organize regular training programs/ workshops on varied topics ranging from gender bias, class politics, stress management, peer support,etc
• Facilitate developing and environment where flexibility is exercised in offering support to student based on their availability andconvenience.
• Collaborate and consult with parents, guardians, faculty, and other stakeholders regarding studentwellbeing
• Facilitate referrals for specialized assistance (non-clinical contexts) and also connect individuals to clinical professionals, whennecessary
• In support and coordination with the communication team, create content based on an understanding of the needs of the students and members to increase awareness and promote apositive mental healthframework
• Establish platforms for close coordination and improve feedback mechanisms by working closely with Resident Committee, Student Life, Food and Health committee, Mentors, Sports coordinators, Resident Mentor etc and share concerns of general interest of students, issues which are prominently reflected in their conversations with students that can be resolved by thegroups

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Psychology/ Counselling
• Minimum 7years of relevant experience within the social sector and 2to 3years of work experience in higher education institutes will bepreferred

Application Procedure

Please email the following documents [e-mail] with the subject line— “ Application for Counsellor, Ranchi”: