Student Counsellor

Tvs Training And Services; Krishnagiri District; On-site; INR 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Tvs Training And Services in India seeks a qualified School Counsellor to support student wellbeing through counselling, observation and coordinated care with teachers, parents and external professionals.

You will identify concerns, plan interventions, maintain records and contribute to safeguarding and wellbeing initiatives within a school setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Counselling Psychology or relevant discipline.
• Training in child and adolescent counselling.
• Prior experience in a school setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counselling to address students personal, emotional, social and behavioural concerns.
• Help students develop self-awareness, coping skills, resilience and positive relationships.
• Plan and conduct age-appropriate programs on mental health, stress management, bullying prevention and social-emotional well-being.
• Monitor students requiring continued support and review their progress.
• Observe students in classrooms and other settings to identify concerns affecting well-being.
• Meet parents and teachers to understand student concerns and agree on appropriate support measures.
• Guide parents on supporting their childrens well-being and developmental needs.
• Undertake home visits, when necessary, with appropriate school approval, to understand the students home environment and support system.
• Review the effectiveness of support measures through periodic follow-up with parents and teachers.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and ensure timely action with designated authorities.
• Coordinate with external psychologists, psychiatrists and other professionals for continuity of care.
• Maintain counselling records securely and manage access and information sharing.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Effective communication

Observation

Documentation

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology or Counselling

Job description

Job Purpose

To promote student well-being through counselling, early identification of concerns, and coordinated support involving teachers, parents and external professionals.

1. Student Counselling and Support

• Provide individual and group counselling to address students personal, emotional, social and behavioural concerns.
• Help students develop self-awareness, coping skills, resilience and positive relationships.
• Plan and conduct age-appropriate programs on mental health, stress management, bullying prevention and social-emotional well-being.
• Monitor students requiring continued support and review their progress.

2. Observation and Early Identification

• Observe students in classrooms and other school settings to identify concerns affecting their well-being, behaviour, relationships or participation in learning.
• Consult teachers to understand students needs and identify those requiring counselling or additional support.
• Recommend suitable support strategies and follow up on their implementation in collaboration with teachers.

3. Parent and Teacher Coordination

• Meet parents and teachers to understand student concerns and agree on appropriate support measures.
• Guide parents on supporting their childrens well-being and developmental needs.
• Undertake home visits, when necessary, with appropriate school approval, to understand the students home environment and support system.
• Review the effectiveness of support measures through periodic follow-up with parents and teachers.

4. Safeguarding and Specialist Referrals

• Identify concerns relating to student safety, abuse, neglect, bullying, self-harm or other significant risks.
• Ensure safeguarding concerns are promptly brought to the attention of the designated school authority and appropriate action is initiated.
• Assess when a student requires specialist support beyond the scope of school counselling and facilitate referrals to qualified professionals.
• Coordinate with external psychologists, psychiatrists and other relevant professionals, as appropriate, to support continuity of care.
• Maintain a network of relevant professional services for student referrals.

5. Case Management and Documentation

• Maintain accurate records of counselling sessions, identified concerns, interventions, referrals and follow-up.
• Document relevant observations, consultations and agreed student support plans.
• Review ongoing cases and track agreed actions to ensure continuity of support.
• Maintain counselling records securely and manage access and information sharing in accordance with school policy and applicable requirements.

6. School-wide Well-being

• Work with school leadership and teachers to promote a safe, inclusive and supportive school environment.
• Contribute to initiatives that strengthen student well-being, positive relationships and mental health awareness.
• Participate in professional development relevant to child and adolescent counselling.

Qualifications and Experience

• Not less than a Master’s degree in Psychology, Counselling Psychology or a relevant discipline, appropriate to the role.
• Training in child and adolescent counselling.
• Prior experience in a school setting preferred.

Key Competencies

• Empathy, active listening and effective communication.
• Strong observation, assessment and documentation skills.
• Sound professional judgement and ethical conduct.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, parents, teachers and external professionals.
• Ability to recognise risk, prioritise concerns and coordinate appropriate support.

Expected Outcomes

• Students requiring support are identified and assisted in a timely manner.
• Counselling interventions and student support plans are followed up systematically.
• Parents, teachers and specialists work together to address student needs.
• Safeguarding concerns and specialist referrals receive appropriate attention.
• Student cases are documented and managed responsibly.