School Counsellor

Zoho; Raichur District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

The Association of People with Disability is seeking a Full-time School Mental Health Program Officer in Karnataka. You will identify schools, coordinate with the Education Department, and implement life skills modules for adolescents.

You will conduct counselling, assessments, and provide individual and group support, while building capacity of teachers and caregivers and reporting to the Program Manager.

Qualifications

• MA/MSc in Psychology or Counselling Psychology or M.Phil in Psychiatric Social Work or MSW.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in school counselling, adolescent mental health, or related field.
• Kannada and English – read, write and speak.

Responsibilities

• Identify and map government/private schools for the school mental health program.
• Build rapport with school management, Head Teachers, and staff to facilitate entry and implementation.
• Design and develop life skills modules for adolescent students.
• Conduct life skills education sessions for adolescents.
• Screening and psychological/mental health assessments of adolescent students.
• Provide individual and group counselling to adolescents.
• Develop individualized support/intervention plans for students.
• Monitor and report progress to the Program Manager.
• Develop IEC materials and capacity-building training for teachers and caregivers.
• Enter data into the program MIS and maintain documentation.
• Prepare case studies and monthly reports.

Skills

Counselling

Adolescent mental health

Language proficiency

Education

MA/MSc in Psychology

M.Phil in Psychiatric Social Work

MSW

Job description

The Association of People with Disability | Full time

• Identify and map government/private schools for the implementation of the school mental health program in coordination with the Education Department and program team.


• Build rapport with school management, Head Teachers, and staff to facilitate smooth entry and ongoing implementation of the program in identified schools.


• Design and develop age-appropriate life skills modules for adolescent students covering areas such as self-awareness, emotional regulation, communication, decision‑making, and interpersonal relationships.


• Conduct life skills education sessions for adolescent students as per the developed modules and program schedule.


• Conduct screening and psychological/mental health assessment of adolescent students to identify at‑risk cases and ensure completion of assessments within defined timelines.


• Maintain accurate records of assessment findings and ensure proper referral and follow‑up for students requiring further support.


• Provide individual and group counselling services to adolescent students on emotional, behavioural, academic, and psychosocial concerns.


• Develop individualized support/intervention plans for students based on assessment and counselling needs.


• Support and strengthen the school mental health program through regular monitoring, review meetings, and feedback to the Program Manager.


• Develop IEC materials and resources to strengthen program visibility and engagement within schools.


• Plan and conduct capacity‑building training sessions for teachers on identifying early signs of mental health/psychosocial issues among students and providing first‑level support.


• Plan and conduct capacity‑building/awareness sessions for caregivers and parents of school students on adolescent mental health, life skills, and positive parenting practices.


• Enter data into the program software/MIS and maintain up‑to‑date documentation of all program activities.


• Prepare case studies/success stories and submit monthly reports to the Program Manager.


• Build and maintain networks with relevant stakeholders, including school authorities, Education Department officials, and community partners.


• Carry out other duties as required and assigned by the Program Manager and Program Heads.

Accountability:

• Accountable for timely identification of schools and successful roll‑out of the school mental health program.


• Accountable for completion of adolescent assessments and quality of counselling services provided.


• Represent the school mental health program in relevant meetings and take decisions in consultation with the Program Manager and Program Heads.


• Implement SOPs for the school mental health program and adapt assessment/counselling tools for adolescent students.


• Ensure documentation of all key program activities related to life skills education, assessment, and counselling.


• Ensure effective capacity building of teachers and caregivers as per program targets.


• Explore and recommend new approaches/interventions to strengthen the school mental health program.

Requirements

• MA/MSc in Psychology / Counselling Psychology / M.Phil.in Psychiatric Social Work / MSW.


• 1 to 3 years of experience in school counselling, adolescent mental health, or related field.


• Kannada and English – Read, Write and Speak.